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Police have thanked the public for their help in catching a suspected drunk driver who was almost four times the legal limit.

Officers from PSNI Craigavon say they received a report of a 'drunk driver' in Lurgan at 3pm on Thursday, January 23.

When officers stopped the female driver they also found an empty bottle of vodka in the car and a full bottle down her trousers.

A PSNI Craigavon spokesperson explained: "Following a report of a drunk driver in Lurgan today, (at 3pm) South Area Burglary Team stopped the driver.

"She failed a road-side breath test, and after being arrested, blew 131MG (almost 4 times the legal limit) in Custody.

"An empty vodka bottle was found in the car and a full bottle found down the front of her trousers.

"Let’s remember, this was;

•During the middle of the day.

•School children were walking along the footpath.

•There were numerous other drivers on the road.

"Many thanks to the member of the public who reported this - they undoubtedly saved lives #NeverEverDrinkAndDrive"

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