Driver arrested after police stop car on the motorway

One person was arrested after allegedly failing a roadside drugs test, police said.

Officers pulled a black VW Golf over close to junction three for Kirkham on the M55 earlier today.

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Picture: Lancashire Road Police

The car allegedly failed to stop in Blackpool and 'tried to evade police', the force added.

Its driver was accused of testing positive for cocaine.

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