Essex Police have arrested a 52-year-old man from Canvey Island, Essex, following a road traffic collision that took place around 8:15pm on 16 March 2026.
According to Essex Police, the man failed a roadside drug test for cannabis. Officers also found more cannabis and a locking blade when they searched him at the scene.
The man faces several accusations, including possession of cannabis, possession of a bladed article, driving without a licence or insurance, and common assault. He was also arrested for perverting the course of justice during the investigation.
He has since been interviewed and released under investigation while the police wait for laboratory results. This arrest follows a warning from Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington, who recently described drug-driving as a pandemic across the county.
In 2024, 79 people were killed or seriously injured in drug-related crashes in Essex. Local officers have been targeting these issues through Operation Limit, which is a project aimed at making the roads safer for everyone.
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