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Troopers call Operation Blue Lights a success

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KENTUCKY (WFIE) -

Kentucky State Police say Operation Blue Lights was a success.

The campaign is designed to bring attention to unsafe driving behaviors to reduce traffic deaths on Kentucky roadways.

The agency held 1,600 safety checkpoints across the Commonwealth that resulted in over 2,000 DUI arrests, almost 1,500 drug arrests and the apprehension of 41 fugitives.  

There were also almost 9,000 seat belt citations written.
 
The operation began on June 1 and concluded Labor Day weekend.

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