DRUG-drivers continue to outnumber drink-drivers on the Border after about one in every six motorists tested returned a positive reading at the weekend.
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Meanwhile, not one person returned a positive reading for alcohol in the most recent police operation in Albury and Corowa.
During the roadside drug testing conducted by Albury Local Area Command on Friday and Saturday, 19 people returned a positive reading for drugs.
A total of 107 random drug tests and 116 mobile breath tests were administered during the two day operation.
The presence of drugs has been rampant on the Border's roads this year.
In a campaign ran in Wodonga over Easter, seven of the 15 drivers tested for drugs returned a positive result.
Albury Police ran a similar operation in March where 172 random drug tests were administered and one in ten drivers who were stopped tested positive.
Inspector Scott Russell said police are “very concerned” by the large number of drivers taking the risk.
“The message is very clear - driving under the influence of drugs can be deadly,” Inspector Russell said.
“Officers remind motorists that driving under the influence of prohibited drugs is not only illegal, it is immeasurably irresponsible and dangerous.”
Insp Russell said drug testing operations will continue to target drivers under the influence.
Cannabis, amphetamine and methamphetamine were the main drugs detected during the latest blitz.
Albury Highway Patrol Sergeant Matt Zemaitis said the results were extremely disappointing.
“They are very similar results compared to other operations we have run in the past,” Sgt Zemaitis said.
“The amount of time these drugs stay in your system does vary, but at the end of the day you shouldn't be taking them at all.
“But the fact we had not one positive breath test was pleasing.”
Drivers who tested positive for drugs received a 24 hour driving ban.
Police may take further action against drivers following the analysis results.
