A MOTORIST has tested positive for cannabis after being stopped by officers, police allege.

Officers from Merseyside Police pulled over a car on Gorsey Lane, Clock Face yesterday, Wednesday.

This was due to officers on patrol from the force’s Roads Policing Unit spotting the grey BMW three-series being reportedly driven over the speed limit.

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A roadside test was also carried out, with the driver allegedly testing positive for cannabis in his system, leading to his arrest.

The Roads Policing Unit said: “This BMW three-series was stopped for a simple speeding offence on Gorsey Lane.

“As the driver had committed an offence, a roadside drug test was carried out and the driver tested positive for cannabis and was arrested.

“He faces a disqualification if over the limit for THC.”