Driving in Moray: 10 drivers arrested at weekend for drink or drugs

Police say they arrested 10 drivers – all men aged between 18 and 44 – on the North East's roads over the weekend.

The force has added that eight of the men tested positive for alcohol, while the other two tested positive for drugs.

Road Policing Sergeant Steve Manson said: "As licensed premises begin to open up there has been an increase in drivers stopped under the influence.

"We have repeatedly seen these incidents result in serious or fatal collisions that devastate families and leave the drivers with extended jail sentences.

"Our patrols will continue to target these offenders and request seizure of the driver’s vehicles through the courts."

Three of the drivers were kept in custody over the weekend.

All of them are scheduled to appear in court either this month or next.

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