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Sian Traynor

Edinburgh police will carry out extra patrols to catch drink-drivers this Christmas

Police in Edinburgh have confirmed that they will be carrying out extra patrols on the roads this festive period.

In an attempt to ward off any drink-drivers, officers will be increasing their time on the city's streets to ensure road safety.

In a warning on social media, the force said they hoped people would be as sensible as possible, adding:

"Over the festive period, we'll have additional Road Policing patrols deployed throughout Edinburgh to watch out for drink drivers.

"If you are caught, you will be arrested, you will lose your license and you may end up spending your Christmas with us."

The announcement comes after Police Scotland also stated they will be carrying out extra patrols of the Scottish border in the coming days.

On Saturday, Nicola Sturgeon hosted an emergency coronavirus briefing, where she introduced a travel ban between Scotland and the rest of the UK.

In a statement on Twitter, Police Scotland Chief Constable Iain Livingstone said "highly visible patrols" on roads will be used to "deter anyone who might be considering breaching the coronavirus travel restrictions".

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He said: "I remain clear I do not consider it appropriate or proportionate for officers to establish checkpoints or roadblocks to simply enforce travel restrictions.

"These restrictions are a preventative measure to halt the progress of Covid, and Police Scotland will support this approach with a strong operational profile to deter those who would put others at risk.

"Today, I have authorised the doubling of our operational presence in the Border areas of Scotland.

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