Man arrested for drug driving and expired MOT

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The van had an expired MOT and the driver tested positive for cannabis

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A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

Police spotted the Ford Transit van with an expired MOT being driven in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, on 7 August.

When officers stopped the driver they quickly detected the smell of cannabis. A drugs wipe also came back positive.

The driver, who is from the Swindon area, has been released under investigation while enquiries continue, police said.

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