Watch police arrest 'sleepy' Barnsley driver caught slumped over behind the wheel with suspected Class A drugs
Police have shared footage after they arrested a man said to be ‘slumped behind the wheel of the car’ while allegedly intoxicated.
In the early hours of Saturday (April 4), police officers in Barnsley responded to reports of a man allegedly driving while intoxicated.
However, when they arrived they found the man who appeared to be asleep in the driver’s seat.
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A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “When officers arrived, they found the man slumped behind the wheel of the car suspected to be asleep, while the engine was still running.
“Officers woke the man up and conducted some checks. Thinking something was amiss, officers carried out a roadside drugs wipe and conducted a search of the man and the vehicle under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.”
Bodycam footage of the incident has been shared by police, and shows an officer approaching the car asking: “You alright mate?”
The officer points out that the driver is sweating, and discovers what they describe as ‘wraps’ slipped down the side of the seat.
“A bag of suspected Class A drugs was quickly located hidden down the side of the driver's seat,” a force spokesperson added.
“The 46-year-old was promptly arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and failing to provide a breath test.
“He spent the night in Barnsley custody and has since been bailed pending further enquiries.”