top of page
CMT Jan 25.gif

Blackburn cabbie arrested after being found to be under the influence of cocaine whilst working

Updated: Jul 12, 2021



Image credit: Blackburn & Darwen Police

A Blackburn cabbie has been arrested after a roadside drugs test showed they were under the influence of cocaine and cannabis whilst working.


The arrest came during an evening of joint enforcement action by Blackburn & Darwen Police and Blackburn Council.

A spokesperson for the police said: "Team 1 response officers have carried out a multi agency operation with Blackburn Council Taxi Licencing officers.


"Around 20 taxis were stopped, 4 drug searches were carried out and sadly a taxi driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after failing a roadside drug test for cocaine and cannabis whilst working.

"A really positive result for keeping your roads and community safe."


It was not made clear if the driver held a hackney carriage taxi licence or a private hire licence. TaxiPoint have contacted the police for confirmation.

Subscribe to our FREE TaxiPoint newsletter. Receive the latest news to your inbox.
(Please note this does not include our Premium access content)

Thanks for subscribing!

Already a Premium Subscriber? Log-in to access ALL Premium content here using your TaxiPoint Premium subscribed email address:

TaxiPoint_WebBanner_700x200.jpg
RENT WITH (720 x 200 px) (1).gif
Taxipoint - Web Banner - 12.24.png
IMG_2814.jpeg
Save £££ £3.50 per hour - Compressed (1).gif
1comp.gif
Taxipoint Ads -Fleet Web Banner -April 2025.jpg

The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publishers.

All written and image rights are reserved by authors displayed. Creative Common image licenses displayed where applicable.

Reproduction in whole or in part without prior permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited.

All written content Copyright of TaxiPoint 2025.

bottom of page