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Over 80 vehicles were stopped in Newbridge last week in a crackdown on motoring offences.

Operation Utah aims to identify vehicles that are being driven illegally or aren’t road safe.

Results included:

• 87 vehicles inspected
  
• 20 traffic offences recorded
• 8 offences identified for condition of the vehicle
• 6 people arrested for driving under the influence of drugs
• 3 vehicles seized for having no insurance
• 3 traffic offences for driving with no seatbelt on
• 3 traffic offences for insecure loads
  
• 2 traffic offences for driving whilst using a mobile phone

PC Phillip Griffiths, Gwent Police said:

"Those who choose to break the law by driving vehicles whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not only put themselves at risk but other road users too.

"Driving irresponsibly, with no insurance or whilst not maintaining the condition of your vehicle, is not acceptable and focused operations such as this one ensure that those who flout the law are taken off the road immediately."

If you are concerned about unroadworthy vehicles or vehicles being driven illegally please call 101.