DRUG-driving, no insurance and using a mobile phone while driving were just some of the offences detected during a joint road safety operation held in Rhyl.

The operation involved officers from North Wales Police’s Roads Policing Unit and Special Constabulary, GoSafe, and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

Several offences were detected throughout the day including two drivers who were found to be driving without insurance – both vehicles were seized.

Other offences included no MOT, driving without a seatbelt, speeding, driving while using a mobile phone, and a search of a vehicle which located cannabis.

Several drivers were also given advice regarding light defects.

PC Alun Evans, from the Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “This is the third year where we’ve organised this particular operation at the Rhyl Community Fire Station and I’d like to thank all those who were involved.

“It was disappointing to find some motorists were not adhering to the law – which is there for everyone’s safety.

“Road safety operations such as this are all part of our ongoing commitment to keeping the roads safe for all and we will continue to take action against those who commit offences on our roads.”

Jane Honey, community safety and arson reduction manager at North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: "Operation Diopside was a collaboration with North Wales Police in the Rhyl area, which saw drivers being stopped for speeding, not wearing a seat belt, using mobile phones, driving while under the influence of drink and drugs and careless/inconsiderate driving.

"Drivers who were speeding in parameters within (10 per cent + two) or not wearing a seatbelt were offered a road safety intervention instead of a fine and points on their licence.

"18 interventions were delivered by Fire and Rescue Service staff, and other drivers were issued with tickets for various offences.

"This was a great example of partnership working providing community engagement and the opportunity to educate about the Fatal Five."