A MAN was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after police pulled over a speeding car.
Officers carrying out targeted patrols on Common Road, Newton-le-Willows stopped a VW Passat on Tuesday night.
It is alleged the driver initially tried to give false details but could not remember his date of birth.
A police spokesman said: "Enquiries revealed that he was driving despite his licence being revoked, he had no valid insurance and was under the influence of drugs."
A man was arrested and the vehicle seized.
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