Police stop banned drug driver with no insurance on M54 in Telford

By David TooleyWellingtonCrimePublished: Mar 22, 2023Last Updated: Mar 22, 2023

A person has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving whilst disqualified and having no insurance on the M54 in Telford.

West Mercia Police's Operational Patrol Unit in Shropshire said the car was seized by their team in Wellington and a court date awaits the driver.

A police spokesman said: "In Wellington, this driver was caught disqualified driving, no insurance and drug driving on the M54.

"Arrested, car seized and court awaits."

Team D In Wellington, this driver was caught disqualified driving, no insurance & Drug driving on the M54. Arrested, car seized & court awaits . @WMerciaRoads #saferroads @DriveInsured @CCPippaMills #fatal4 OR27 pic.twitter.com/biFgmTVqFt
— OPU Shropshire (@OPUShropshire) March 22, 2023

By David Tooley

Senior Reporter@TooleyMedia

Senior reporter at the Shropshire Star, focusing on the south of the county. Got a story? Get in touch at david.tooley@mnamedia.co.uk.

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