Drug drivers continue to be targeted

By Abbey Cannan

Thirteen people tested positive for drug driving in an overnight blitz by the Sunshine Coast police as part of Operation Tango Anaconda.

A total of 726 vehicles were intercepted as police diverted all northbound motorists off the Bruce Highway near the Glass House Mountains between 9pm Tuesday and 1am Wednesday.

Acting Inspector Paul Algie expressed disappointment at the results from the operation so far.

“On average, we’re still seeing one in every five drivers return positive results for drug driving,” he said.

“If you’re driving with a drug in your system, you’re 10 times more likely to be responsible for a crash. Every decision you make on our roads has a consequence.

“No matter where…