# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department arrested 215 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol in one week during intensified enforcement operations across the city. The arrests followed roadblocks, checkpoints, and increased patrols in areas including the inner city, Sandton, Soweto, and Midrand. Metro spokesperson Xolani Fihla says the department warns that drunk driving remains a major cause of fatal crashes, urging motorists to prioritise safety and use alternative transport:
JMPD arrests 215 motorists for drunk driving in one-week crackdown [SOUND]
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