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Police uncover positive drug test following traffic collision at Stafford Services

A driver was arrested and charged after being found to have failed a drug test for cocaine.

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Officers from Staffordshire Police Road Crime Team were called to reports of a single vehicle crash at Stafford Services north on the M6 on Monday afternoon.

They discovered a silver Toyota Hilux and tested the driver at the scene with drink and drug swabs.

The silver Toyota Hilux was involved in the collision. Photo: Staffordshire Police Road Crime Team
The silver Toyota Hilux was involved in the collision. Photo: Staffordshire Police Road Crime Team

This test uncovered that the driver had tested positive for cocaine, while the car was also taken off the road due to the collision.

A spokesman for Staffordshire Police Road Crime Team said: "Today, we attended a single vehicle RTC at Stafford Services north on the M6. 

The driver turned out a positive cocaine test at the scene. Photo: Staffordshire Police Road Crime Team
The driver turned out a positive cocaine test at the scene. Photo: Staffordshire Police Road Crime Team

"The driver provided a positive roadside drug wipe for cocaine. 

"The vehicle has also been prohibited due to the damage gained from the RTC."

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