The Sunshine Coast District Tactical Crime Squad has charged 27 people with 35 offences following a road safety blitz on the Bruce Highway through the Glass House Mountains on Wednesday, December 6.
Officers conducted 794 roadside breath tests, 45 roadside drug tests and issued 25 traffic infringement notices as part of Operation Lasso.
Five people were charged with drink-driving and 11 people charged with driving under the influence of drugs.
A 47-year-old Caloundra West woman was charged with two counts of possess dangerous drugs and one count each of possess utensils, relevant substances and anything used in the commission of crime. She appeared before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on December 7.
A 59-year-old Wurtulla man was charged with one count each of drive uninsured vehicle and vehicles used on road must be registered. He is due to appear before Caloundra Magistrates Court on January 12.
Sunshine Coast Superintendent Craig Hawkins said motorists could expect police to be anywhere anytime.
“There will be a heavy police presence on highways and roads, maintaining a highly visible presence for motorists,” he said.
“Officers will be targeting drivers that engage in risk-taking behaviours such as drink- and drug-driving, speeding, mobile phone usage, failure to wear a seatbelt and other traffic offences.
“Taking a risk on the road can be a deadly decision for you, your passengers and other road users.
“Tragically there have been 17 lives lost on Sunshine Coast roads so far this year and police make no apologies for playing our part to keep our community safe.
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