Greater Manchester Police have reported that no arrests were made during a proactive drink and drug-driving operation conducted on Monday morning (July 6) following World Cup celebrations. Officers were deployed across the region after pubs were allowed to remain open for the England v Mexico match, which aired in the UK at 2am.
Breath tests all negative
All breath tests carried out during the operation came back with negative results, according to the force. A statement from Greater Manchester Police said: "We are pleased to report no arrests were made and all breath tests were negative."
Other offences detected
Despite the negative breath tests, officers identified a number of other offences during the stop-checks. These included ghost plates, insecure loads, tyres below the legal tread limit, seatbelt offences, and mobile phone use while driving. The police statement emphasised that "each of these can pose a serious risk to road users."
Proactive operation
The operation was part of a proactive strategy to keep roads safe following a night of celebrations. On Sunday, Greater Manchester Police had warned that "while you may feel fit to drive the following morning, alcohol can remain in your system for longer than you think and you could still be over the legal limit." The force confirmed that plans were in place to ensure safety at pubs and fan-zones.
Road safety priority
Greater Manchester Police reiterated that "road safety remains a priority, and we will continue to carry out proactive operations to keep our roads safe for everyone."
