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

A man who drive for five hours with his family to Blackpool while under the influence of drugs has been arrested.
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

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.