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50 tickets issued in second week of Winnipeg police Checkstop program

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The 2018 Festive Checkstop Program, now in its second week, continues to catch scofflaws, say Winnipeg police.

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Police said Monday that week two of the campaign resulted in 50 tickets issued, as well as five non-driving criminal arrests, 14 impaired driving-related charges, and one driver who tested positive for cannabis.

A total of 69 roadside breath tests were administered over the week, resulting in one person failing and 12 receiving warnings.

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The Festive Checkstop Program runs over the entire month of December, including New Year’s Eve. Drivers can expect to see more police on the streets.

WATCH: Holiday checkstops show impaired driving still an issue in Manitoba: RCMP

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