Police: Drugs in car seized after driver fails to pull over for emergency vehicle

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — One person is behind bars after failing to pull over for an emergency vehicle.

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On Sept. 19 officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Mercedes, due to the driver failing to pull over as an emergency vehicle drove by.

Officers conducted a vehicle search and found 9.4 grams of cocaine, 6.7 grams of MDMA, and 4.50 ounces of marijuana, the release stated.

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The driver was arrested on charges of felony possession and distribution.

The driver’s identity has not been released.

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