Joint operation between Sussex and Surrey Police secures convictions

More than 200 motorists have been charged with offences following a joint crackdown on drink and drug driving.

The campaign, which ran between 1st December and 1st January, was operated by Sussex and Surrey Police, alongside Sussex Safer Roads partnership, Drive Smart in Surrey and Crimestoppers.

A total of 284 people were arrested as part of Operation Dragonfly.

In Sussex 178 arrests were made; 114 charged with offences and 21 so far have been convicted.

In Surrey there were 106 arrests; 65 charged; 14 convicted so far.