Driver Arrested in Eastleigh After Positive Cocaine Test

A man was arrested in the early hours of Monday, 28 July, in Eastleigh, after testing positive for cocaine during a roadside stop.

The incident unfolded after CCTV operators observed the man behaving suspiciously in Eastleigh town centre. He was then seen entering a vehicle and driving in a strange manner. The operators tracked the vehicle’s movements via town cameras and relayed real-time updates to police.

Officers from the Hedge End District Policing Team stopped the vehicle on Southampton Road, where the driver passed an alcohol breath test but failed a drug wipe for cocaine. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was uninsured.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and taken into custody. His vehicle was seized at the scene.

Hedge End District Policing Team thanked the local CCTV operators for their vigilance and quick response, crediting their assistance as instrumental in ensuring the safety of Eastleigh’s roads.