Drink driving arrest made in Gloucester

A man who was driving around Gloucester without a tyre has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Police had been called shortly after 10am today (Wednesday) with a report a motorist had been seen driving dangerously, with smoke coming off the vehicle.

Officers attended and located the vehicle in Kingsholm with the motorist in the process of pulling away.

A man in his 30s from Gloucester was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol and other driving offences. 

Following a search of the vehicle a quantity of suspected cocaine was seized, and he was further arrested on suspicion of the possession of class A drugs.

It was soon established that the man had been to a nearby shop, and police dogs who were on training were brought in to do some searches.

Further drugs were found concealed inside the shop and a large quantity of cash was also seized. A second man, also in his 30s and from Gloucester, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. They both remain in police custody.

Investigating officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed a black Range Rover being driven in the area or who has dashcam footage which could assist the case. 

You can provide information to police online by completing the following form and quoting incident 131 of 15 November: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/