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Driver Arrested In Ventnor On String Of Drink And Drug Charges

A man remains in custody today (Wednesday) after police found him to be under the influence of drinks and drugs while driving in Ventnor.

Officers were called just after 3pm yesterday (August 22) to a report of a suspected drink driver in Ventnor.

The car, a grey Vauxhall Astra, was located on Ventnor High Street and officers found suspected cocaine, a Stanley knife, a hammer and various suspected stolen items inside.

A 36-year-old man from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, drug driving, possession of class A drugs, theft and possession of an offensive weapon.

He remains in custody.

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