"Operation Dry Water” Results in 27 Boating Under the Influence Arrests
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 | 06:26am
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency recorded 27 boating under the influence (BUI) arrests across the state as part of “Operation Dry Water,” during the weekend of June 25-27.
TWRA teamed with the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) for “Operation Dry Water.” TWRA boating officers saturated high traffic areas on reservoirs across the state. Along with the use of life jackets and other safety practices, officers wanted boaters to be aware of the effects and ramifications of alcohol use.
Six of the BUI arrests came on Watts Barr Lake. TWRA officers made four arrests on Kentucky Lake and three on Chickamauga Lake. Officers also issued 127 other citations.
TWRA officers will be out in full force on state waters for the upcoming July 4 holiday weekend. The holiday period runs from 6 p.m. Friday, July 2 through midnight Monday, July 5.
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