12 drivers arrested as Scottish police issue stark Christmas drink and drug warning
Police are carrying out extra road checks and patrols over the coming weeks.
Police have issued a warning to drivers over the festive period after 12 people were arrested in connection with drink and drug driving offences.
Officers said the offences all happened between 9pm on Friday and 4pm on Sunday.
Eight were charged in connection with drink driving while four were arrested in connection with drug driving.
While enquiries are ongoing, police have urged people to take precautions over the coming weeks to minimise risks while driving.
Inspector Steve Manson, of the Road Policing Unit, said: “The fact that 12 people were detected over a two-day period shows that the message is still not getting through to a minority of people who continue to put themselves and others at risk.
“Seven of the eight drink drivers were detected between 11pm and 4am.
“As we approach the busy festive period, we are encouraging people to think before they even start driving, please plan how you intend to get home and make sure you don’t drive the following day until you are completely sure the alcohol is out of your system.
“We are continuing with road checks and undertaking both high visibility and unmarked patrols as part of the Festive Drink Drug Drive Campaign.”