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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville Police were out in force overnight on New Year’s Eve looking for drunk drivers.

Instead of setting up checkpoints, HPD paid officers from the DUI Task Force to work a longer shift.

Between 5 p.m. and 5 a.m., a few people were arrested and a several tickets were written.

Nine people were arrested for driving under the influence

56 tickets were written

Five warnings were given

Two people were arrested for other crimes