Kelowna Mounties suspend five drivers during one-day enforcement blitz

During a one-day driving enforcement blitz last week, Kelowna RCMP handed out five driving suspensions due to drug impairment.

The May 20 effort was for National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day and officers stopped more than 100 vehicles and handed out five roadside driving suspensions due to impairment from drugs and two 90-day immediate roadside prohibitions.

The 90-day roadside prohibitions also come with a mandatory 30-day impound.

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Police said they also seized and removed a significant amount of illicit drugs and cash believed to be associated with the street-level drug trade, in Kelowna.

“More times than not, impaired driving results in catastrophic injuries or death, and can carry lifelong effects on innocent people and their families. These results are completely avoidable,” Sgt. Mark Booth said in a press release.

“Furthermore, if you plan on drinking and or consuming drugs, please call a friend or a cab and get home safe. You can expect to see our officers performing check stops and targeted enforcement throughout the summer.”