LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said they made almost 3 dozen arrests on New Year's Eve.
The department's traffic bureau conducted a "DUI Blitz" Sunday. Officials said the blitz consisted of "enhanced DUI enforcement" during the holiday season.
According to a social media post, during the blitz, police made 181 citations, 33 DUI arrests and recovered three firearms.
Our @LVMPD_Traffic Bureau conducted enhanced DUI enforcement on New Year's Eve and made almost three dozen arrests across the valley.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) January 2, 2024
The message is simple: Do not drive impaired. There are no excuses. pic.twitter.com/tLLNeua9CS
Police say the message is simple.
"Do not drive impaired," Las Vegas police say. "There are no excuses."
In another social media post Sunday afternoon, the traffic bureau said New Year's Eve is a historically deadly night in Clark County.
Historically tonight is a deadly night in Clark County on our roadways! Be responsible tonight! If you choose to drink, GET a Sober driver. Have a plan if you do choose to drink or consume marijuana to have a sober driver get you home. pic.twitter.com/y0FBLH9pR4
— LVMPD Traffic Bureau (@LVMPD_Traffic) December 31, 2023
"We can’t afford for people to continue to gamble with their lives and the lives of others by continuing to drive impaired," police said.
