Man drove family for five hours to Blackpool while under influence of cannabis and cocaine

Several units from Lancashire roads police stopped the car. Photo: Lancs Roads PoliceSeveral units from Lancashire roads police stopped the car. Photo: Lancs Roads Police
Several units from Lancashire roads police stopped the car. Photo: Lancs Roads Police
A man who drive for five hours with his family to Blackpool while under the influence of drugs has been arrested.

The man was stopped by officers from Lancashire's roads police unit as he entered the resort.

A roadside drug test gave a positive result for cocaine and cannabis and he was arrested.

Police also seized a significant amount of cash, as well as cannabis.

The car had no MOT and was not taxed.