Orlando’s DUI Enforcement Team turned Cinco de Mayo into a citywide crackdown on impaired driving Tuesday night, hauling in five suspected DUI drivers and recovering drugs and a firearm, according to police.
Officers reported a haul that also included four felony arrests, five misdemeanor arrests, and 60 citations, along with responses to three traffic crashes during the operation. The numbers come from the Orlando Police Department, which posted a recap on X and described the operation as a targeted push to keep local roads safe.
Last night, Orlando Police Department’s DUI Enforcement Team conducted a citywide Cinco de Mayo operation focused on removing impaired drivers from our roadways.
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) May 6, 2026
During the operation, officers recovered illegal drugs, a firearm, and responded to three traffic crashes that… pic.twitter.com/QgOxfOJFmz
How the Sweep Worked
OPD’s DUI Enforcement Team relies on saturation patrols and checkpoints, tactics Florida’s impaired-driving program classifies as high-visibility enforcement and supports with federal safety grants. High-visibility enforcement blends stepped-up patrols, checkpoints, and public messaging to deter impaired driving, and can include overtime funding for officers and specialized equipment. The Florida Department of Transportation lays out how these programs operate and the resources that back them.
Why Agencies Step Up on Holidays
Holiday operations like this Cinco de Mayo sweep are part of a larger push to cut down on deadly impaired-driving crashes. Drive Sober Florida cites 874 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities statewide in 2021 and points to FLHSMV crash data for county-by-county detail, underscoring why police ramp up enforcement when bars close and events let out. Drive Sober Florida pulls together those state resources and links to the official crash dashboards.
Legal Note
In Florida, driving under the influence is covered by Section 316.193 of state law, which lays out penalties ranging from fines and license suspensions to potential felony charges for repeat or aggravated offenses. OPD’s summary did not list suspect names or full charge details; any criminal cases stemming from the sweep would move forward under Florida Statutes.
Orlando police had not released further information on the three crashes or any related injuries beyond the initial social media post. The Orlando Police Department recap on X remains the first public accounting of the operation, and we will watch for any additional details or follow-up statements from the agency.
