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A taxi driver who allegedly had £5,200 cash in his cab when arrested by police has had his licence revoked.

Minutes of a meeting of Bolton council’s licensing panel held on October 28, published this week, reveal details of a hearing of alleged misconduct by a licensed private hire driver.

Bolton council said the driver was arrested in Sheffield on September 27, 2024 for the alleged offence of supplying controlled drugs and money laundering.

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The published report stated that South Yorkshire Police observed what they thought was a drug deal.

The minutes said officers stopped the cab driver’s vehicle and while searching the interior, £5,200 cash was found. Councillors heard the driver was bailed until March 2025, pending furt

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