Drivers arrested after positive drug wipes in Dawlish and Teignmouth

Two drivers were arrested after testing positive on drug wipes in Dawlish and Teignmouth last week.

In Dawlish, police stopped a car for failing to indicate and driving too fast.

The driver of the vehicle, who admitted recent cannabis use and tested positive on a drug wipe, was arrested on Sunday (22 January).

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "Car stopped for failing to indicate and excess speed in Dawlish. Driver admitted recent cannabis use and tested positive on a drug wipe.

"One of two arrested in Dawlish for drug-driving today [22 January]."

In a separate incident in Teignmouth, an Audi was stopped by police.

The driver was arrested after officers found that they had no licence, tested positive on a drug wipe, and were in possession of cannabis.

The vehicle, which had no MOT, was seized.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "[An] Audi was stopped in Teignmouth where the driver had no licence, tested positive on a drug wipe, was in possession of cannabis and the vehicle had no MOT.

"One in custody and vehicle seized."