Drug driver arrested as police crack down on anti-social behaviour in Petersfield
A drug driver has been arrested in Petersfield after an increase in patrols in the town to combat anti-social behaviour.
The 49-year-old man was spotted driving in the Hampshire town on Wednesday, November 5 with suspicions raised that he was under the influence of drugs. He was later spotted driving on Mill Road in Liss where police were able to pull him over and he was arrested.
East Hampshire Police posted on social media: “Our control room circulated a suspicious vehicle being driven by an unknown male in Petersfield possibly under the influence of drugs. Area search was carried out and vehicle was seen driving along Mill Road, Liss.
“With the assistance of our Roads Policing Unit and Buster Neighbourhood Policing Team a 49 year old male was arrested for driving whilst under the influence of drugs. At this time the investigation is still ongoing.”