North West Leeds police arrest two separate drivers after both tested positive for Cannabis and one also Cocaine

On January 4, officers worked to create an increased police presence on North West Leeds roads.

In their patrols of Otley, Yeadon and Horsforth, they arrested two separate drivers for testing positive for Cannabis.

One of the drivers also tested positive for Cocaine in addition to the Cannabis.

Other drivers were pulled over, spoken to and educated on safer driving and when enforcement was necessary, Traffic Offence Reports were generated.

Police are warning of the catastrophic consequences of driving under the influence.

A post on the West Yorkshire Police Leeds North West Facebook page said: "Yesterday 04/01/2021, specialist officers from West Yorkshire Police's Roads Policing Unit worked in partnership with your local NPT to create an increased police presence on the roads of North West Leeds.

"Areas patrolled included: Otley, Yeadon & Horsforth.

"Where possible, drivers were pulled over, spoken to & educated on safer driving.

"Where enforcement was necessary, Traffic Offence Reports were generated, however the most serious offending resulted in 2x separate arrests for driving while over the prescribed limit.

"These arrests were both due to testing positive for Cannabis but one driver also tested positive for Cocaine, in addition to the Cannabis.

"The consequences of driving whilst under the influence can be catastrophic for the driver & their families but also the innocent people going about their daily lives."