A DRIVER in Flintshire was arrested yesterday (September 27) after being found in possession of Class A drugs - which he then "tried to swallow".
The male was arrested for Class A drug possession and obstructing a police officer.
Police said the man then tried to swallow the evidence - he remains in custody.
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In what was a "hectic" twelve hours, police in Flintshire also seized a vehicle for having no insurance, while another driver received a traffic offence report (TOR) for using their mobile phone while behind the wheel.
A North Wales Police spokesperson said: "Another proactive stop has landed one male in custody after he was found in possession of Class A, and tried to swallow the evidence!
"[The man is] in custody for possession of Class A and obstructing police."
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