FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno Police Department arrested 13 drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence on Saturday, August 1st, as part of a DUI enforcement operation.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended license.

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The department said it will hold another DUI enforcement operation this Saturday and plans a series of DUI enforcement patrols and checkpoints throughout the year.

Funding for the program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.