Lee-on-the-Solent man arrested for drug driving in Fareham and stashing cannabis in car

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and having cannabis in his vehicle.

Officers made the arrest in Newgate Lane, Fareham, in the early hours of January 23. A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman said a search was conducted at 2am.

He added: "The driver, an 18-year-old man from Lee-on-Solent, was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and possession of cannabis. He has been released from custody but remains under investigation."

Gosport Police reported on Facebook that the driver "failed a preliminary drugs impairment test at the side of the road."

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