Uninsured drug driver arrested in Derbyshire town after testing positive for cannabis

A drug driver was arrested and had their car seized after being stopped by police in a Derbyshire town.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 25th May 2023, 11:57 GMT
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On Wednesday, May 24, officers from the Matlock Safer Neighbourhood Team were on patrol in the town.

An SNT spokesperson said: “Vehicle stopped, driver did not have insurance to drive the vehicle. Driver was also under the influence of drugs.

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“Driver tests positive for cannabis, driver and occupants stop searched, cannabis found. Vehicle seized, driver arrested for drug driving, investigation ongoing.”