Some 11 drivers were arrested for drink-driving offences over the Halloween weekend showed a "complete disregard for the safety of both themselves and others" according to a senior police officer. 

The District Commander for Fermanagh and Omagh Superintendent Robert McGowan was speaking about the arrests the PSNI released data on offences over the period from Thursday, October 31 until Monday, November 4. 

He said: These included arrests related to road traffic collisions, domestic incidents and reports of dangerous or careless driving."

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Superintendent McGowan said: "Officers dealt with a number of incidents across the District, in which persons showed a complete disregard for the safety of both themselves and others. From Thursday, October 31  until Monday, November 4, officers made eleven arrests for drink-driving related offences."

Continuing, he said: “Thankfully, none of these offences resulted in anyone losing their lives as a result of a road traffic collision caused by someone’s reckless actions. It is, however, extremely disappointing to see that people are still intent on taking the incredibly dangerous risk of driving after drinking or taking drugs."

He warned that: "if you drink and drive, you will be caught."

He said:  “Our officers will continue to carry our proactive policing patrols, both day or night, to take action to keep our roads safe. If you drink and drive you will be caught, you will be prosecuted and you will be punished.

“Driving with drink or drugs drastically increases the chances of a causing a collision. It only takes one drink. If you’re driving, don’t drink any alcohol at all. Before consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel, ask yourself – could you live with the responsibility for the death of or serious harm caused to another person through your actions?

He concluded: "Our message is clear. Never ever drink and drive. Just one drink can impair decision-making. Just one drink can cause a collision. Just one drink could kill.”