Three arrested after drug driving crackdown in West Sussex town
Three have been arrested after a Sussex Police drug driving crackdown Three men have been arrested on suspicion of driving offences in an operation to try and catch offenders. An 18-year-old man, 17-year-old boy and 22-year-old man were all arrested as part of Operation Harp, an attempt to catch dangerous drivers in Selsey.
All three men have been released on bail pending further enquiries. The 18-year-old, from Selsey, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a Class B drug and drug driving. The 17-year-old, also from Selsey, was also arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
The 22-year-old, from Westbourne, was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving and driving without a licence or insurance. MOST READ: To have access to all of our best stories subscribe to The Argus here[1]
The arrests come shortly after the end of Operation Limit, Sussex Police’s annual winter drink driving crackdown. Sussex Police Inspector Damian Merrifield said: “This operation is hugely important to take some strain off the health[2] service and we can catch those who aren’t in control of their vehicle due to the misuse of drink or drugs. “We have seen the results of Op Limit, and the increase of drink and drug driving during Christmas.
Op Harp is that extra response to prevent anti-social and criminal use of the roads.
“Our teams work extremely hard to make sure the residents of Selsey are safe and this is positive action against those who are prepared to use the roads illegally.”