A SOUTHAMPTON drug driver who was high on MDMA and cannabis has been banned from roads.

Blake Anderson was caught drug driving a Vauxhall Corsa on the junction 8 slip-road of the M27 at Hedge End on February 7.

The 20-year-old was found to have MDMA and THC - a breakdown product of cannabis - in his system.

Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he admitted two charges of drug driving.

Anderson, of Evenlode Road, Southampton, was disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £253.

He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85.

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