Driver spotted using phone at wheel in Scarborough fails drugs test

Officers stopped the driver of a blue van in Eastfield after spotting him using his phone at the wheel and not wearing his seatbelt.

He then failed a drugs test, testing positive for cocaine and cannabis.

On the same day, officers stopped a black Audi on the A64 at Potter Brompton.

A roadside drugs test came up positive for cannabis and the driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

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