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Police make potential drug discovery after accident on A9 near Badhoevedorp

A 24-year-old man was arrested following a single-vehicle accident on the A9 near Badhoevedorp after testing positive for cannabis use. Police also discovered two bags containing suspected hard drugs inside the vehicle, which are currently being analyzed.

A 24-year-old driver was involved in a single-vehicle accident on the A9 motorway near Badhoevedorp yesterday evening around 11:05 PM. Although initial reports suggested the car had gone into a ditch, investigators found that the vehicle had simply veered far off the road. The driver was unharmed, but police administered a roadside saliva test that indicated he was under the influence of cannabis.

During the subsequent inspection and salvage of the vehicle, officers discovered two small bags containing a substance suspected to be hard drugs. The substances are currently undergoing further testing to confirm their nature. The suspect remains in police custody as the investigation into the crash and the potential drug possession continues.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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