Police conducting traffic checks (Image: Cumbria Police)
A MAN has been arrested after testing positive for drugs.
Police officers stopped the man whilst driving and he provided a positive drugs wipe.
In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "Eden NPT and Special Constables this evening, Friday, July 5, carried out speed checks in Shap after complaints were received.
"A male was arrested near Penrith after driving a motor vehicle and providing a positive drugs wipe, cannabis was also found in his car."
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