A recent law-enforcement operation by the Lloydminster RCMP and partnering agencies produced significant results.
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The operation, which took place between July 16 and 19, involved the Lloydminster RCMP, Lloydminster Community Police Officers, Alberta Sheriffs, RCMP K Division Air Services, Lloydminster RCMP Police Dog Services, F Division Crime Reduction Team, Eastern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team and the Wilton Police Service.
Results included:
- More than 350 vehicles stopped.
- 98 provincial violation tickets issued.
- Four vehicle seizures.
- Eight impaired operation charges laid.
- 11 additional Criminal Code charges laid.
- 32 warrants for arrest executed.
- Other various offences such as bylaw contraventions, suspended drivers and stolen property.
“Operations such as this deter crime in addition to making drivers more aware of obeying traffic laws, thus making our city safer,” said Lloydminster RCMP Const. Jason Decoste.
“By bringing in partner agencies and other RCMP units, we are able to effectively enforce laws with the ultimate goals of crime reduction and enhanced safety for all residents.”
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