A van driver has been arrested in Washington for suspected drug driving.
Police said the driver was detained and taken into custody after it became clear that he was "unfit" to drive due to "drugs".
In addition, the suspect's van was seized due to no insurance.
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In an update on the incident posted to Twitter at 4:47am on Monday (January 24), Northumbria Police said the arrest and vehicle seizure was a "double win" for their officers.
"A wanted male driving while unfit through drugs arrested," the force wrote.
"Not the behaviour of a delivery driver.
"Definitely what we would call a double win. 1 on his way to custody, vehicle on its way to recovery as no insurance held.
"Motor patrols Officers in their element. #washington"
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