Two teenagers have been arrested and drugs seized after police stopped a car in Kendal.
Officers from South Lakes' neighbourhood team pulled over the on vehicle at Brettargh Holt due to its 'manner of driving'.
The driver is reported to have not long passed his test but now faces a ban dependant on blood test results.
Speaking on the South Lakes police Facebook page, a spokesperson said: "Officers could immediately smell cannabis emitting from the vehicle and a quantity of the drug was found concealed inside.
"The driver, aged 18 was arrested on suspicion of drug offences and subsequently failed a drug wipe so was also arrested for driving under the influence of cocaine.
"The passenger, aged 15 was arrested for drug offences and both have been released under investigation.
"The driver is now waiting for the results of his blood test and potentially faces a driving ban after only recently passing his test."
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