300 boating citations, 36 alcohol/drug-related, issued during Mississippi's Independence Day weekend by conservation officers as part of "Operation Dry Water" campaign, resulting in 13 DUI citations.

300 boating citations, 36 alcohol/drug-related, were issued by Mississippi conservation officers during Independence Day weekend, as part of national "Operation Dry Water" campaign. MDWFP officers patrolled state waters, resulting in 13 DUI citations. The campaign aims to reduce alcohol-related accidents and fatalities, by increasing boater awareness and creating a visible deterrent to alcohol use on water.

July 10, 2024
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