Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Police have intensified measures against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of drugs, with a mobile laboratory now in operation to detect drug-impaired driving, according to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of the Traffic and Road Safety Range, W. P. J. Senadeera.

The DIG stated that the law will be strictly enforced against drugged drivers. He revealed that more than 7,000 cases related to drunk driving have been recorded so far this year.

Commenting further, DIG Senadeera emphasized that while consuming alcohol is a personal choice, driving under its influence is unacceptable.

He urged those who consume alcohol to travel with a sober companion, use a taxi service, or engage a driver...