SINGAPORE : Thirty-six motorists were arrested for drink driving in a five-hour islandwide operation which ended early Saturday morning.

The latest arrests bring the total number of motorists caught for drink driving this year to 1,449.

The Traffic Police said 129 motorists were given the breathalyser test after road blocks were set up in several areas.

These areas included Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Bukit Timah Road, New Bridge Road and South Bridge Road.

36 motorists, including four women, failed the test and were arrested.

The motorists are between 21 and 61 years old.

Another 18 motorists were cited for driving whilst under disqualification and other traffic offences. - CNA/ms