In the 24-hour enforcement period starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2015, 1,799 speeding violations were issued. There were 550 additional tickets issued for a variety of violations, including seatbelt infractions, impaired driving, distracted driving, traffic safety violations and Criminal Code violations.
EPS STAT members intercepted a 2006 Chrysler 300 for speeding around 4 p.m. in the area of Riverbend Road and Flaconer Road. Subsequent to the traffic stop, police officers further investigated after they detected the odour of drugs and found over two ounces of marijuana wax with the approximate value of $2850 along with other evidence in connection to trafficking. Both the driver and passenger were arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
An 18-year-old male was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possess stolen property under $5,000 and possession of an offensive weapon.
The other 18-year-old male was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession stolen property under $5,000.
There were 2,381 tickets issued during the last Operation 24 Hours in October 2014. During last year’s March 2014 event, the EPS issued 2,069 traffic tickets.
The Edmonton Police Service conducts Operation 24 Hours throughout the year to improve traffic safety in Edmonton by targeting excessive speeding and dangerous driving practices.
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