Saturday 11 January was a busy night for the Knox and Yarra Ranges highway patrol officers who conducted four booze bus operations in the Knox area as part of Operation Snookered.
While the majority of road users complied with traffic laws, several violations were uncovered.
A total of 14 drink drivers and one drug driver were apprehended, while two vehicles were impounded and several other traffic offences were detected.
Police stated on social media that anyone convicted of drink or drug-driving offences will face a mandatory licence suspension. Additionally, those found guilty of drink-driving will be required to install an alcohol interlock device upon licence restoration.
Operation Snookered is an ongoing initiative aimed at targeting impaired driving across the Knox, Maroondah, and Yarra Ranges areas.
The operation, which has been running monthly, has so far resulted in 35 drink drivers, 9 drug drivers, numerous other traffic offences, and the impoundment of 9 vehicles.
It will continue in addition to regular highway patrol operations.
Police authorities have issued a clear warning to all drivers social media, if you drink or take drugs and drive, you will be caught.
