Five people arrested over drug driving in Scarborough area; one car had been doing 120mph

Roads Policing Group officers stopped the white Audi near Rillington last night after being alerted by a safety camera van operator.

Of the three men arrested, two tested positive for cannabis.

A police sniffer dog discovered suspected cannabis in the car.

Officers arrested two more drivers in Scarborough after stopping a red Clio, in Sandside, and a silver Volkswagen.

Both tested positive for cannabis.

Anyone with concerns about drug driving can call police via 101 or Crimestoppers, where information can be passed on anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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