POLICE have seized £100,000 worth of drugs during a road safety operation.

Three vehicles have been seized, and four people were arrested during an operation targeting drivers who ignored road traffic laws.

On Wednesday, July 17, Dorset Police carried out an operation as part of Op Spotlight- a national initiative aiming to reduce the number of collisions and casualties on the roads, targeting dangerous driving.

During the operation, which ran from 9am until 2pm, officers seized three vehicles and made four arrests.

Offences discovered by police included: Six drivers without insurance.

Three people are using their phones at the wheel.

Drivers in violation of tachograph regulations.

One person was not wearing a seatbelt.

Six overweight vehicles.

Vehicles with insecure loads.

Drivers with bald tyres or without MOTs.

Two people were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs.

One passenger in possession of drugs with intent to supply.

One driver was arrested for immigration offences - officers also discovered the driver didn’t have a valid driving licence or insurance.

Sergeant David Cotterill of the Roads Policing Team at Dorset Police said: “Operation Spotlight was designed to communicate the importance of road safety and enforce road traffic legislation where necessary and appropriate.

“Our roads are busier in the summer due to visitors to our county for holidays and days out, plus an increase in vulnerable road users such as cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders, so this is all the more reason to drive safely and be more vigilant.

“As part of this targeted operation, our officers identified a drug driver who was also found to be in possession of drugs with intent to supply. Following a stop-check and search of premises, we seized cash and drugs with an estimated street value of £100,000.”

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick said: “I am pleased by the positive results officers achieved during this operation.

“I want to be clear; criminals and those who are a danger behind the wheel will be removed from Dorset’s roads.

“Those who make selfish decisions in control of a vehicle or who use a vehicle to commit crimes will be targeted and punished.”