Driver arrested in Derbyshire town after failing drugs test – as police recover knife from car

By Tom Hardwick
Published 27th Sep 2023, 11:03 BST
Updated 27th Sep 2023, 11:03 BST
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A Derbyshire driver was arrested by officers who recovered a knife from their car – following a failed drugs test.

On Tuesday, September 26, officers from the Matlock Safer Neighbourhood Team were responding to reports concerning drug activity on the Lime Grove Estate.

A vehicle was spotted acting suspiciously and was stopped by officers. The driver was found to not have insurance, a knife was recovered from the vehicle, and the motorist also failed a roadside drugs test for cocaine.

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The vehicle was seized and the driver was arrested, before being bailed pending further enquiries into the incident.