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Drug Driver Busted Twice in One Day
25 Jun
Summary
- A drug driver was arrested twice on the same day.
- The offender was released from custody before reoffending.
- Essex Police operation led to 18 arrests and vehicle seizures.
An individual was arrested twice for drug-driving within a 24-hour period in Colchester. The offender was initially detained by Essex Police after failing a roadside drug test. Astonishingly, they were apprehended again for the same offense later the same day, shortly after their release from custody.
Essex Police reported that the arrests occurred during a day of targeted enforcement against drink and drug-driving. The force spokesperson emphasized that drug-driving is unacceptable and endangers lives. The operation also resulted in a motorist being caught speeding at 103mph in a 40mph zone.
Further incidents during the operation included a driver arrested for using an unregistered vehicle. Overall, the enforcement resulted in 18 drivers being arrested, 440 speeding offenses recorded, and nine vehicles being seized.
