On 23/02/2023 01:24 pm, Spike wrote:

> JNugent <jenningsandco@mail.com> wrote:
>> On 23/02/2023 01:04 pm, swldx...@gmail.com...
>
>> ...pretending to respond only to himself again, said:
>
>>> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 1:00:25 PM UTC, swldx...@gmail.com...
>
>> ...pretending to respond only to himself again, said:
>
>>>> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:26:20 AM UTC, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>>>> QUOTE: Wiltshire Specialist Operations suggested that roads policing
>>>>> unit officers stopped the van after "witnessing it cut across the path of a
>>>>> fairy-cyclist on the Magic Roundabout".ENDS
>>>>> We need far more pro active police forces that stop dangerous drivers
>>>>> on sight like this.
>
>>>> Just imagine "driver stopped for overtaking a fairy-cyclist greater
>>>> than the speed limit and then suddenly having to brake for a red
>>>> light". More drug drivers discovered as a result.
>
>>> The offence is a strict liability offence, which is committed once the
>>> specified limit for any of 17 specified controlled drugs is exceeded.
>>> The 17 drugs include both illegal drugs and drugs that may be medically prescribed.
>
>> You'd better warn Collins.
>
>> He's the one most at risk of prosecution.
>
> I thought Collins lived in a Tangerine Dream.

He does make it sound like that, doesn't he?

On Thursday, 23 February 2023 at 13:52:36 UTC, JNugent wrote:
> On 23/02/2023 01:24 pm, Spike wrote:
>
> > JNugent <jennin...@mail.com> wrote:
> >> On 23/02/2023 01:04 pm, swldx...@gmail.com...
> >
> >> ...pretending to respond only to himself again, said:
> >
> >>> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 1:00:25 PM UTC, swldx...@gmail.com...
> >
> >> ...pretending to respond only to himself again, said:
> >
> >>>> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:26:20 AM UTC, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> >>>>> QUOTE: Wiltshire Specialist Operations suggested that roads policing
> >>>>> unit officers stopped the van after "witnessing it cut across the path of a
> >>>>> fairy-cyclist on the Magic Roundabout".ENDS
> >>>>> We need far more pro active police forces that stop dangerous drivers
> >>>>> on sight like this.
> >
> >>>> Just imagine "driver stopped for overtaking a fairy-cyclist greater
> >>>> than the speed limit and then suddenly having to brake for a red
> >>>> light". More drug drivers discovered as a result.
> >
> >>> The offence is a strict liability offence, which is committed once the
> >>> specified limit for any of 17 specified controlled drugs is exceeded.
> >>> The 17 drugs include both illegal drugs and drugs that may be medically prescribed.
> >
> >> You'd better warn Collins.
> >
> >> He's the one most at risk of prosecution.
> >
> > I thought Collins lived in a Tangerine Dream.
> He does make it sound like that, doesn't he?
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

THIRTY-TWO people have been arrested during an operation equipping frontline officers in Aberystwyth with specialist kits to test for drug drivers.

Dyfed-Powys Police has undertaken a two-month trial which saw drug swipe kits given to response officers allowing them to test drivers for traces of drugs at collisions and during intelligence-led vehicle stops.

These kits have until now been used by roads policing units, but the aim of this trial is to extend roadside testing to identify and prosecute drug drivers, which in turn will increase road safety.

Operation Madron has so far seen 25 arrests for drug driving, and five for drink driving.

Two men were arrested during stop searches – one on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply, and another who is believed to be linked to a London-based organised crime gang.

Ceredigion Superintendent Ross Evans said: “We are concerned at the number of drivers being arrested in the county while under the influence of drugs.

“We are working hard to deter this type of crime, and by issuing these kits to local officers we are making a concentrated effort to locate and test drivers we suspect are driving illegally.

“Any drivers that are caught will be prosecuted.

“I can reassure the public that we are taking this issue seriously and I encourage anyone with information or concerns to contact us.”

There have been 86 stop searches during the operation, resulting in cocaine, cannabis and herbal cannabis with a street value of over £1,000 seized. An axe was also found, and a stolen motorbike recovered.

Sergeant Adam Hodgkinson said: “We are also working hard to try and break the cycle of reoffending and in an effort to help the people identified as experiencing drugs issues six people have been referred to the diversionary scheme to speak with a support worker, and three others have been referred to the Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service following positive drug tests on arrest for class A substances.”

The trial has given selected officers the advantage to deal with drug drivers with the required tools and training. Officers having access to the kits have enhanced opportunities to tackle the Chief Constable’s priorities, particularly in relation to making the Dyfed-Powys area a hostile environment for drugs.

On 23/02/2023 03:51 pm, Mike Collins wrote:

> JNugent wrote:
>> Spike wrote:
>>> JNugent <jennin...@mail.com> wrote:
>>>> swldx...@gmail.com...
>>>> ...pretending to respond only to himself again, said:
>>>>> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 1:00:25 PM UTC, swldx...@gmail.com...
>>>> ...pretending to respond only to himself again, said:
>>>>>> On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:26:20 AM UTC, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>>>>>>> QUOTE: Wiltshire Specialist Operations suggested that roads policing
>>>>>>> unit officers stopped the van after "witnessing it cut across the path of a
>>>>>>> fairy-cyclist on the Magic Roundabout".ENDS
>>>>>>> We need far more pro active police forces that stop dangerous drivers
>>>>>>> on sight like this.
>
>>>>>> Just imagine "driver stopped for overtaking a fairy-cyclist greater
>>>>>> than the speed limit and then suddenly having to brake for a red
>>>>>> light". More drug drivers discovered as a result.
>
>>>>> The offence is a strict liability offence, which is committed once the
>>>>> specified limit for any of 17 specified controlled drugs is exceeded.
>>>>> The 17 drugs include both illegal drugs and drugs that may be medically prescribed.
>
>>>> You'd better warn Collins.
>>>> He's the one most at risk of prosecution.
>
>>> I thought Collins lived in a Tangerine Dream.

>> He does make it sound like that, doesn't he?

> Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

Thank you for illustrating my point so vividly.

A TEENAGER has been banned from the roads after being caught more than three times over the drug drive limit.

Cailin Williams, of Griffiths Drive, Rudheath, was travelling along the A556 Chester Road in Northwich on November 3 last year when she was caught.

A subsequent blood test revealed she had 153µg/L of Benzoylecgonine - a cocaine breakdown product - in her system. The legal limit is 50µg/L..

Appearing at Chester Magistrates Court on February 17, the 19-year-old pleaded guilty to drug driving.

Taking her plea into account, magistrates disqualified Williams from driving for 12 months and fined her £120.

She was also ordered pay a further £120 in court costs to the Crown Prosecution Service and a surcharge of £48.

On Thursday, 23 February 2023 at 16:28:40 UTC, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:
> THIRTY-TWO people have been arrested during an operation equipping frontline officers in Aberystwyth with specialist kits to test for drug drivers.
>
> Dyfed-Powys Police has undertaken a two-month trial which saw drug swipe kits given to response officers allowing them to test drivers for traces of drugs at collisions and during intelligence-led vehicle stops.
>
> These kits have until now been used by roads policing units, but the aim of this trial is to extend roadside testing to identify and prosecute drug drivers, which in turn will increase road safety.
>
> Operation Madron has so far seen 25 arrests for drug driving, and five for drink driving.
>
> Two men were arrested during stop searches – one on suspicion of possessing class A drugs with intent to supply, and another who is believed to be linked to a London-based organised crime gang.
>
> Ceredigion Superintendent Ross Evans said: “We are concerned at the number of drivers being arrested in the county while under the influence of drugs.
>
> “We are working hard to deter this type of crime, and by issuing these kits to local officers we are making a concentrated effort to locate and test drivers we suspect are driving illegally.
>
> “Any drivers that are caught will be prosecuted.
>
> “I can reassure the public that we are taking this issue seriously and I encourage anyone with information or concerns to contact us.”
>
> There have been 86 stop searches during the operation, resulting in cocaine, cannabis and herbal cannabis with a street value of over £1,000 seized. An axe was also found, and a stolen motorbike recovered.
>
> Sergeant Adam Hodgkinson said: “We are also working hard to try and break the cycle of reoffending and in an effort to help the people identified as experiencing drugs issues six people have been referred to the diversionary scheme to speak with a support worker, and three others have been referred to the Dyfed Drug and Alcohol Service following positive drug tests on arrest for class A substances.”
>
> The trial has given selected officers the advantage to deal with drug drivers with the required tools and training. Officers having access to the kits have enhanced opportunities to tackle the Chief Constable’s priorities, particularly in relation to making the Dyfed-Powys area a hostile environment for drugs.

Once again legal cannabis reduces both drink and drug driving.
This will mean police can deal with actual crime rather than stopping people using a naturally growing herb.

On 23/02/2023 06:07 pm, swldx...@gmail.com wrote:

> A TEENAGER has been banned from the roads after being caught more than three times over the drug drive limit.
>
> Cailin Williams, of Griffiths Drive, Rudheath, was travelling along the A556 Chester Road in Northwich on November 3 last year when she was caught.
>
> A subsequent blood test revealed she had 153µg/L of Benzoylecgonine - a cocaine breakdown product - in her system. The legal limit is 50µg/L.
>
> Appearing at Chester Magistrates Court on February 17, the 19-year-old pleaded guilty to drug driving.
>
> Taking her plea into account, magistrates disqualified Williams from driving for 12 months and fined her £120.
>
> She was also ordered pay a further £120 in court costs to the Crown Prosecution Service and a surcharge of £48.

Which of the magistrates was on the fairy-cycle?

Or was it the defendant?

One of the admin staff?

The police PO?

On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 6:49:49 PM UTC, Mike Collins wrote:
..
> This will mean police can deal with actual crime rather than stopping people using a naturally growing herb.

Yes, but the gammon and pineapple don't see speeding as an actual crime.

"Haven't you got better things to do?"