The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested two females and four males yesterday for driving under the influence of drugs.

Darwin Traffic Operations members launched a road blitz yesterday targeting speeding in the Greater Darwin Region, resulting in six positive roadside drug tests during random traffic apprehensions.

Two females, aged 40 and 41 years-old, and the four males aged 33, 37, 39, and 52 years-old, have had their drivers licences immediately suspended. Some of the offenders were issued with infringement notices and some have been summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Darwin Traffic Operations are also investigating a hooning incident that occurred on Saturday night. Police allege two vehicles took off at speed from traffic lights and were later observed on CCTV footage fishtailing along the road. One of the vehicles contained a 3-year-old child at the time of the incident.

A 33-year-old male involved in this incident, will have his vehicle seized and will be summonsed to appear in the Darwin Local Court at a later date. He has been charged with participating in speed trials / races, drive vehicle cause loss of traction and dangerous driving.

Superintendent Paul Wood said, “It is utterly disgraceful that these individuals have chosen to endanger the lives of our fellow Territorians. Not only were these motorists speeding, they also tested positive for drugs. This is a blatant disregard for public safety.”

“Police will continue to remind all road users about the Fatal Five as they are critical factors that contribute to the tragic loss of life on our roads.”