A woman has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a roadside test issued by officers was positive for cannabis and cocaine. Picture: Cleveland and Durham RPU
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after being stopped by police in Hardwick on Thursday morning.
Officers issued a roadside drug wipe after noticing what they believed was a strong aroma of cannabis coming from her.
The test was positive for cannabis and cocaine. The woman was arrested and a blood sample taken for analysis.
She has been released awaiting the blood results but if found to be over the limit, could face a minimum 12 month driving ban.
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