LEESBURG, Ga. (WALB) — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement officers, conducted an operation on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Lee County.

According to the sheriff’s office, approximately 30 law enforcement officers conducted concentrated patrols throughout the county as part of Operation Saturday Night Special.

The sheriff’s office and Georgia State Patrol made multiple arrests involving DUI, violations of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, disorderly conduct, driving with a suspended license, and outstanding warrants, according to the sheriff’s office.

Police said these patrols target impaired drivers, illegal drugs, weapons offenses, wanted persons, and other criminal activity. These patrols also supplement the regular duties of their Uniform Patrol Division, according to the sheriff’s office.

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