Officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol and Albury Local Area Command conducted a Random Drug Testing (RDT) Operation over the past few days, with 18 drivers returning positive readings.

The RDT operation was conducted in the Albury, Tumburama, and Corowa townships between Thursday 12 March and Saturday 14 March 2015.

During the operation officers conducted 172 random drug tests, with 18 drivers returning positive readings.

Police also issued 36 infringements for various offences including, speed, seatbelts, and driving unregistered vehicles.

Samples of positive drug tests have been sent off, with several charges likely to be laid after further analysis.