The 23-year-old man was stopped by police at Sanctuary Point in the early hours of Saturday (November 18) morning.

Police patrolling in an unmarked vehicle in the area as part of Operation Henson, targeting dangerous drivers in the Bay and Basin area, observed a red Ford Laser sedan driving in an allegedly dangerous manner in The Park Drive around 12.40am.

Police stopped the vehicle and found five people in the car, with a check of the boot revealing two more unrestrained passengers.

A safety check of the car found both front tyres were torn down the tread wear indicator.

The driver was subject to a roadside breath test, which proved positive.

The 23-year-old was placed under arrest and taken to Huskisson Police Station, where he returned a breath analysis reading of 0.106.

His driver's license was suspended on the spot.

The man was charged with a middle range drink driving offence, driving in a manner dangerous and driving with two unrestrained passengers.

He will appear before Nowra Local Court on December 11.

Shoalhaven police’s Operation Henson has been targeting a group of dangerous drivers in the Bay and Basin area.

The local community is encouraged to dob in a dangerous driver so police can take action against those drivers who have a disregard for the safety of other road users.

If you see dangerous driving do something about by reporting it, the phone call you make may well save the life of a family member, friend or other member of the local community.

If you know someone who is doing burnouts or have any other information about dangerous driving activity in the Bay and Basin area contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000.

If the dangerous driving behaviour is occurring now contact Nowra Police Station on 4421 9699.