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Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers

  • Police on Vancouver Island set up roadside checks for a Nickelback concert, resulting in 142 breath demands and 18 alleged drunk drivers.
  • Of the alleged drunk drivers, 13 received immediate 90-day driving prohibitions, four got three-day prohibitions, and one received a 24-hour ban.
  • BC Highway Patrol conducted additional checks during concurrent events, making a total of 362 roadside breath demands and issuing 226 tickets.
  • BC Highway Patrol emphasized the importance of getting home safely after concerts, as noted by Tallboy.
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Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
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