Ipswich police have charged 74 people with 99 offences following a four-day operation targeting drug driving and illicit drug use in Peak Crossing recently.
The operation was conducted between February 16 and February 19 and coincided with a local festival.
The operation utilised officers from Harrisville police, the Roadside Drug Testing Unit, Road Policing Task Force, Ipswich Road Policing Unit, Ipswich Tactical Crime Squad, Brisbane Dog Squad and general duties officers from across the Ipswich district.
Whilst the general behaviour of festival patrons and road users was positive, this year did see an increase in driver’s being detected under the influence of drugs and/or liquor with 27 being charged.
These results are of significant concern to local police as the effects of driving whilst under the influence of drugs can severely impact the ability of the driver, including their reaction time and inability to judge distance and speed.
During the operation, 35 people were charged with
