Benton was caught driving with drugs in his system on the M5
A van driver has admitted driving on the M5 in Worcestershire while under the influence of drugs.
Neville Benton drove a 7.5 tonne MAN box van between junction 7 for Worcester and 8 for the M50 on September 12, 2020, with cocaine in his system.
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Benton, of Webster Road, Walsall, appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on October 29 and pleaded guilty to the offence.
The 48-year-old is due to be sentenced at Dudley Magistrates Court on November 28. He has been granted unconditional bail until then but has been given an interim driving ban.
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