State troopers engaged in a special enforcement project over the Labor Day weekend. Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop H, says they issued 137 citations and 255 warnings. The project also netted one felony drug arrest, seven misdemeanor drug arrests and two misdemeanor warrant arrests.

McDonald says the troopers also assisted 36 motorists.

The operation was centered along I-29 from Buchanan County north to the Iowa state line as well as locations along U.S. Highways within Troop H which have had a high number of crashes.

“Troopers were out in force over the Labor Day weekend and their vigorous enforcement efforts along with increased visibility helped keep Missouri motorists safer while traveling through Troop H,” stated Captain McDonald.