Five arrested during Royal Cornwall Show crackdown

Police arrested five people for drink and drug-driving offences during the Royal Cornwall Show.

A statement from Devon and Cornwall Police said it increased patrols during the show between 6 and 8 June at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre near Wadebridge.

It said these patrols led to 43 cars being stopped with 30 roadside breath tests and drug wipes, resulting in five arrests.

Officers also identified a total of 23 road offences and seized two vehicles during the show, which was attended by 117,447 visitors.

Insp Adam Stonehill said a "small minority" of people at show behaved in an anti-social manner and were removed by officers and security staff.

He added the force will be reviewing the policing at this year's show with the event's organisers to see what measures they could consider for next year.

Insp Stonehill said: "While it is disappointing to see five people were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink and drugs, I am pleased that our increased efforts to tackle drivers who put other roads users at risk has resulted in arrests and taken potentially dangerous drivers off our roads.

"We remain committed to keeping our roads as safe as we can, and we hope our visible presence across all three days of the show provided some reassurance to local people that we do not tolerate drink or drug-driving."

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