Driver arrested in town centre after cannabis seized by cops

By Jill Theobald
Published 8th Mar 2023, 10:46 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2023, 12:04 BST
A 35-YEAR-OLD driver has been arrested and bailed after a police team targetting drug use in the town centre spotted him driving down a road the wrong way.

The man was spotted and stopped on Upper Millgate by officers from Rotherham’s Central Neighbourhood Team conducting a proactive operation at 3pm on Monday.

Two police cars, eight police officers and a sniffer dog were involved in the incident.

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A police spokesperson said a small quantity of cannabis had been recovered during the search of the blue Mercedes and confirmed the 35-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis and bailed pending further enquiries.