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Driver Arrested Three Times Over Drink-Drive Limit

11/3/2025

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Story summary

A driver in Lancashire was arrested after police found the car with the boot wide open and three times the legal drink-drive limit.
The driver stumbled from the vehicle when stopped.
While officers awaited a transport van, a second driver approached with a pint glass.
A police spokesperson noted that policing combines detective work with straightforward tasks, highlighting the challenges of enforcing drink-driving laws in the area.

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Story summary

A driver in Lancashire was arrested after police found the car with the boot wide open and three times the legal drink-drive limit.
The driver stumbled from the vehicle when stopped.
While officers awaited a transport van, a second driver approached with a pint glass.
A police spokesperson noted that policing combines detective work with straightforward tasks, highlighting the challenges of enforcing drink-driving laws in the area.