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Newport Man Arrested On Drug-Driving Charges

Police have arrested a man from Newport on suspicion of drug-driving today (Monday).

The 37-year-old, who was driving a silver Vauxhall Corsa, tested positive for Cocaine in Furrlongs, Newport.

He had first been stopped for failing to wear a seatbelt, and one of his tyres was subsequently found to defective.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

"A vehicle was stopped in Furrlongs, Newport. A 37-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and remains in custody at this time."

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