From RCIPS

Multiple road safety operations with road checks were conducted across the island on Saturday night, 19 December, including but not limited to Esterley Tibbetts Highway and the Seven Mile Beach corridor.

Altogether 24 motorists were ticketed for road or registration violations, including failing to wear seatbelts and driving without insurance, 3 persons were arrested for Driving Under the Influence, and one person was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

The operations were conducted into the early morning hours with officers from George Town and West Bay uniform, Uniform Support Group and Operational Support Group. In addition, the Air Operations Unit assisted patrol officers from overhead with the identification of vehicles attempting to avoid traffic stops. One vehicle that failed to stop for officers was pursued and the driver apprehended; ganja was discovered in the vehicle and the driver was arrested for Possession with Intent to Supply.

“Our officers were out in force on Saturday night to send a message that people should not give themselves permission to behave irresponsibly behind the wheel during the holiday season,” said David Baines, Commissioner of Police. “We want all persons in Cayman to have an enjoyable and safe Christmas, regrettably a small minority place themselves and other in jeopardy.”

Road operations will increase leading up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

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