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Drivers arrested after positive drug wipes in Dawlish and Teignmouth

Local News by Will Goddard 24th Jan 2023  
Drivers were arrested in Dawlish, left, and Teignmouth, right (Devon and Cornwall Police)
Drivers were arrested in Dawlish, left, and Teignmouth, right (Devon and Cornwall Police)

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."

     

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