Drug driver caught in Cornwall without licence

A driver whose provisional license had expired was caught driving under the influence of drugs in Cornwall.

Police stopped a Suzuki in Launceston last night (Monday, May 20) after it was suspected of driving without a licence. Police asked the driver to take a roadside drug test after he was suspected of being under the influence.

The test result was positive for cannabis and cocaine. The driver was detained at the scene and a blood sample was collected for analysis.

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Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Information stop of this #Suzuki on the A30 near #Launceston last night.

“Driver had an expired provisional license and tested positive for cannabis and cocaine in a drug test – arrested and blood drawn for analysis #NoExcuse #Fatal5”

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