The incident happened on Wednesday 11 November just before 11pm in Forest Town.[1] McDonald’s staff in Forest Town alerted police to a strong smell of cannabis coming from a vehicle at the drive-thru, and officers stopped the car shortly afterwards.[1] Inside the car, officers found packets of cannabis, a quantity of cash and three mobile phones on one of the teenagers.[1] A search of the vehicle also found cannabis stashed under the driver’s seat and in the glove box.[1] More cannabis and codeine syrup were also found stashed in the back seats.[1]
The 18-year-old driver failed a roadside drugs test and was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.[1] The two other teenagers, also aged 18, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.[1] Officers then visited their home addresses and seized a further large quantity of cannabis, deal bags and a quantity of cash.[1] All three were placed on strict conditional bail while further inquiries are made.[1]
Detective Sergeant Clint Gloyn commented on the stop and search.[1] He said the result came from two response officers working very closely with McDonald’s to secure the stop and search.[1] He said driving while under the influence of drugs is reckless and puts other road users at risk of serious harm or death.[1]
A second account gives the same date and place, reporting the incident on 11 November just before 11pm in Forest Town.[2]
