Former paymaster general Geoffrey Robinson will not face charges over the discovery of cocaine in a police van during his arrest on drink-driving charges.
The West Midlands Police confirmed on Tuesday night that the substance was a class A drug but revealed no charges would be brought against the MP.
"The tests revealed that the substance recovered contained a class A drug, namely cocaine," said a spokesman for the force."However, evidence linking Mr Robinson to the substance was not established.
"The decision has been made, in conjunction with the Crown Prosecution Service, not to continue with any action in respect of the substance."
A statement issued by the West Midlands MP said: "Mr Robinson is satisfied with the outcome, which has confirmed what he has maintained from the outset, that he has had no involvement whatsoever with any drugs and has no case to answer."
Robinson also denies refusing to take a breath test and driving without insurance. His case is expected to go to trial later this year.
