Woman arrested in Fleetwood after testing positive for drugs whilst driving
A Thornton-Cleveleys woman was arrested after testing positive for cocaine while driving in Fleetwood as Wyre Task Force continues efforts to keep local roads safe.
Last night Wyre Task Force were on patrol in the Fleetwood area when they noticed a vehicle being driven erratically.
The vehicle was stopped and the 42-year-old female driver from Thornton-Cleveleys subsequently tested positive for cocaine at the roadside.
She has been arrested on suspicion of driving while over a specified drug limit.
The car, provided through the Motability scheme has been seized under Operation Revoke which targets drivers committing serious offences on local roads.
Road safety remains a top concern for the community and incidents like this highlight the ongoing efforts of local law enforcement to protect residents and ensure safer streets.
Fleetwood Area Police on Facebook, said: “Last night Wyre Task Force were out on patrol when they saw a vehicle driving erratically in the Fleetwood area.Once stopped, the driver, a 42 year old female from Thornton Cleveleys, tested positive for cocaine at the roadside and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving whilst over a specified drug limit.
“The vehicle was provided by motability and has been seized under Operation Revoke!Safer roads is often expressed by our community as one of their top priorities.”