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The police crackdown on drunk drivers in Etobicoke is taking effect
The police crackdown on drunk drivers in Etobicoke is taking effect

The police crackdown on drunk drivers in Etobicoke is taking effect

Date10/1/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: The police crackdown on drunk drivers in Etobicoke is taking effect. Over the weekend police stopped 1;085 cars but tested 21 drivers of whom two were charged. Reporter Dale Brazao is tested by Constable Graham Groucott.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0004253F
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