Thirteen people have been charged with drink-driving after more than 1000 drivers were breath-tested as part of a Sunshine Coast police operation on Saturday.
Operation Exodus included static roadside breath testing sites at the Yandina-Coolum Road roundabout in Coolum Beach.
More than 10 traffic infringement notices were issued and 13 people were charged with drink-driving during the operation, which is focused on road safety through high-visibility patrols, enforcement and engagement with motorists.
A 41-year-old Nerang man was stopped for a roadside drug test (RDT) and has been charged with one count each of driving while relevant drug is present in blood or saliva and driving motor vehicle without a driver licence.
He was issued a notice to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on January 20.
His passenger, a 56-year-old Burleigh Waters man, exited the car and dropped a bag allegedly containing a quantity of methylamphetamine.
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This led to a search of the vehicle, in which more alleged methylamphetamine was located.
He has been charged with one count of possessing dangerous drugs and has been issued a notice to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on January 22.
Coolum Beach Police Station officer in charge Acting Senior Sergeant Joel Bryant said the results of the operation were frustrating and disappointing.
“Driving a vehicle can be the most dangerous activity we undertake on a daily basis, and driving impaired by alcohol or drugs is an unnecessary and unacceptable risk to the safety of yourself and the wider community,” he said.
“Driving impaired, including under the influence of alcohol and drugs, increases your risk of being involved in a traffic crash that could kill or seriously injure yourself, your passengers or other road users.
“I urge you to think of others and the trauma a serious traffic crash can have on your family, friends, witnesses and responding emergency services.
“As we head into the festive season, I urge people to organise an alternate way home, so you are never behind the wheel while impaired by drugs or alcohol.”
