A DRIVER was allegedly driving under the influence of a class A drug.
Police stopped the motorist on the M74, near Hamilton today.
They were reportedly driving a vehicle after taking cocaine. They were allegedly found to be in possession of drugs too.
Road Policing Scotland took to Twitter to warn other drivers.
They wrote: "Using the #M74 to go on holiday. Make sure you #dontriskit like one driver did today.
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"Stopped by #LanarkshireRP near Hamilton, found in possession of drugs and failed a @DrugWipeUK for cocaine. Arrested for alleged drug driving and possession."
Using the #M74 to go on holiday. Make sure you #dontriskit like one driver did today.
— Road Policing Scotland (@polscotrpu) August 1, 2021
Stopped by #LanarkshireRP near Hamilton, found in possession of drugs and failed a @DrugWipeUK for cocaine.
Arrested for alleged drug driving and possession.
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