A man stopped for erratic driving in Powys was found to be on drugs.
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed a man was in police custody after being pulled over by officers earlier this week near Welshpool.
Officers in the area pulled over the man due to concerns over his “manner of driving”.
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The man was then required to undertake a roadside test for drugs which showed traces of controlled substances.
Officers then arrested the man and had him detained in custody.
In a post online, an officer from Welshpool Police Station said: “Vehicle stopped in the Welshpool area due to concerns for their manner of driving.
“A roadside test was carried out and one man aged 25 was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and remains in police custody.
“If you're found to be over the drink-drive limit, and/or driving while impaired by drugs, you can receive a criminal record, a maximum penalty of six months in prison, an unlimited fine or an automatic driving ban of at least one year (three years if you have been convicted twice in 10 year.”
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