‘Booze it and Lose it’ campaign underway across North Carolina
law enforcement across the state is reminding motorists not to drink and drive. On Monday, Governor Josh Stein’s Highway Safety Program launched the St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It and Lose It” enforcement campaign, aiming to keep impaired drivers off the road ahead of the holiday.
According to a press release from the N.C. Department of Transportation, now through March 17, drivers can expect an increase in the number of patrols and driver checkpoints by law enforcement across the state. Law enforcement issued 784 DWI charges during last year’s campaign. Of those charges, 71 were issued to drivers under the legal drinking age. “The consequences of driving while impaired are life-altering,” said NCGHSP Director Mark Ezzell. “Alcohol clouds a person’s judgement, and anyone planning to drink should always prepare by planning for a sober ride home.”
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is investigating allegations that “crimes against humanity” were committed during his so-called “war on drugs.” Duterte was taken into custody on Tuesday at Manila International Airport upon his arrival from Hong Kong, according to the Philippine government, which received the ICC request via Interpol, the international police agency. “Upon his arrival, the prosecutor general served the ICC notification for an arrest warrant to the former president for the crimes against humanity,” the government said in a statement.
“He’s now in the custody of authorities.” Later, Duterte was seen boarding a jet in Manila, according to a live Facebook video posted by a retired police general. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told the news media that the plane carrying Duterte took off at 11:03pm (14:03 GMT) bound for The Hague. “Mr Duterte was arrested in compliance with our commitments to Interpol,” he said. “Interpol asked for help and we obliged because we have commitments to the Interpol, which we have to fulfill.”
