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A Derbyshire driver was arrested after a positive drugs test – despite pleading his innocence by telling officers he only “nipped out” for some fast food.

On Wednesday, December 21, the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit stopped a driver in Whitwell.

In a tweet, a DRPU spokesperson said: “Driving around in a vehicle with no silencer was enough to catch our attention.

“Not wise when you’re not displaying the ‘L’ plates you need and test positive for cannabis. ‘I’ve only nipped for a burger’ is no excuse!”

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The motorist was subsequently arrested by DRPU officers.

Drugged-up Derbyshire driver arrested despite telling police he “only nipped out for a burger”