A SOUTHAMPTON BMW driver high on cannabis has been banned from the roads.

Ismael Zainel was caught drug driving in a BMW 118 on Thorold Road in Southampton on February 23.

The 24-year-old was found to have THC - a breakdown product of cannabis - in his system.

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Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he admitted one charge of drug driving.

Zainel, of Mayfield Road, Southampton, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £400.

He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £160 and court costs of £85.

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