Tip off leads to arrest

Telford Police are reporting that a tip off from a concerned member of the public was passed to the local policing team for Wellington West and Rural.

As a result, a blue Renault parked on the side of the road near Little Wenlock was located. Upon investigation, officers discovered that the car smelled very strongly of cannabis.

Following a search of the vehicle and a drug swipe administered by the road policing team, the driver failed a roadside drugs test and was arrested at the scene.

Road Safety GB data based on toxicology reports supplied by coroners shows that 2022, there were 185 drivers killed in reported road collisions where at least one impairment drug was detected.

Officers can test for cannabis and cocaine at the roadside, and screen for other drugs including ecstasy, LSD, ketamine and heroin at a police station.

Pic: Telford & Wrekin Police