Laredo police make 19 arrests during Labor Day DWI crackdown

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police pulled over hundreds of drivers over the past three weeks as part of a crackdown on drunk driving ahead of Labor Day.

From August 14 to September 7, officers worked overtime targeting people driving under the influence.

Police made 19 arrests, including six for DWI.

Officers also conducted nearly 380 traffic stops and handed out 460 citations.

Police called the initiative a success and are urging drivers to make responsible choices and plan ahead.

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