The Fresno Police Department arrested 19 drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence on Saturday.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license, according to police.

The department said it will hold another DUI enforcement operation on March 7, along with a series of DUI enforcement patrols and checkpoints throughout the year to keep roadways safe.

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

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