Three arrests in as many days for alleged drink-driving shows some Queenstown locals are not getting the message, police say.
Senior Sergeant Paula Enoka, of Queenstown, made the comments after weekend arrests. Two people recorded breath-alcohol levels above 1000mcg and the third above 745mcg.
The arrests were made at police checkpoints at various locations in the resort.
``The fact we have had three in as many days shows me two things: people aren't getting the message and that police are in the right place at the right time.
``It is concerning we are locating and identifying a number of people who are choosing to drink and drive.''
On Friday at 10pm, a 26-year-old man from Queenstown was stopped on the Gorge Rd.
He recorded a breath-alcohol level of 745mcg.
Shortly after 11.30 on Saturday night police stopped a 25-year-old, also from the resort.
He recorded a breath-alcohol level of 1267mcg when stopped on Frankton Rd.
On Sunday a 19-year-old man was stopped on Lake Esplanade at about 3am.
He recorded a breath-alcohol level of 1007mcg.
Snr Sgt Enoka said all three men would appear in Queenstown District Court next Monday.
