Drug driver caught with no insurance

It was a busy night for police as they stopped a number of motorists who were committing driving offences in the same town. A driver who had no insurance was flagged to police but when they were stopped they were also found to be under the influence of drugs.

Police stopped a Ford Focus in Newquay last night (Saturday, May 4) for driving without insurance. Officers suspected the driver was under the influence of drugs and they were asked to do a roadside drugs test.

The result of the test came back positive for cannabis. Police also found drugs in the vehicle.

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Devon and Cornwall Police said: "#Focus stopped in #Newquay following a @OpTutelage hit for no insurance - driver appeared under the influence and tested positive for cannabis - drugs also located in vehicle #1inCustody #NoExcuse #Fatal5 @DraegerNews @NewquayInsp".

The Devon and Cornwall Roads Policing Team also stopped an 'erratic' drink and drug driver who had three children in the car. They were arrested at the scene.

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