Law Enforcement Arrest 81 Drivers in DUI Holiday Campaign

Beefed up patrols during the Labor Day holiday have resulted in 81 drivers being arrested for driving under the influence.

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by Associated Press

Story Created: Sep 4, 2012 at 3:08 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Sep 4, 2012 at 3:08 PM AKDT

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Beefed up patrols during the Labor Day holiday have resulted in 81 drivers being arrested for driving under the influence.

Alaska State Troopers say in a release that more than 1,500 citations were issued between Aug. 17 and Sept. 3 in the Anti-DUI and Click It or Ticket campaign.

The majority of those were for speeding.

Troopers or other local law enforcement officers also charged 60 people with driving with a suspended or revoked license.

There were 79 accidents investigated by troopers during the campaign. Eight people were injured, and there were no fatalities.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/04/4785779/police-arrest-81-for-dui-in-holiday.html#storylink=cpy

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