More than 708 drivers have been detected allegedly driving with drugs in their systems during a statewide NSW Police traffic operation last week.
Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers) started at 12.01am on Thursday and concluded at 4am yesterday, focusing on roadside testing to identify people who may be driving while affected by alcohol and drugs.
During the operation, police conducted 8,460 drug tests with 708 people returning positive samples and conducted more than 161,397 breath tests with 211 drink driving offences detected.
While the operation focused on detecting drivers operating a vehicle impaired by alcohol, drugs or fatigue, the high-visibility operation saw police across the state issue more than 5,213 other traffic infringement notices, including 1,904 for speed-related offences, 363 for mobile phone use, and 109 restraint-related offences.
One person lost their life in Cabramatta.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Yasmin Catley said driving impaired was selfish, reckless and deadly.
“Driving impaired with drugs or alcohol in your system is a dangerous choice that can kill someone,” Minister Catley said.
“Police cannot sit in the driver’s seat with you. Every driver has a responsibility to make sure they are fit to get behind the wheel.
“Operation RAID may have concluded, but enforcement does not stop. If you are putting lives at risk on NSW roads, police will get you.”
Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander, Assistant Commissioner David Driver said police officers continued to detect and stop drivers who had consumed drugs and too much alcohol.
“The conclusion of Operation RAID does not mean our efforts stop here,” Assistant Commissioner Driver said.
“Stopping drivers who have consumed drugs and alcohol will continue to be a priority for NSW Police, and drivers should expect ongoing enforcement every day of the year.
“Drivers who are affected by drugs, alcohol or fatigue have slower reactions and their judgment is clouded.
“When that impairment is combined with other factors such as speeding or distraction, there can be deadly consequences.
“Police continue to urge drivers not to put themselves, their loves ones or anyone else at risk, particularly as National Road Safety Week begins on Sunday (17 May 2026).”
