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Local motorists arrested for drug driving
The RSA and customs also detected a number of offences.
Mar 5, 2026 13:39
Drug-driving Longford pharmacist, who assaulted a garda, due to be sentenced today
At Longford Circuit Court last week, 42-year-old Sean Stakelum, of Park Road, Longford, pleaded guilty to charges arising from incidents in October 2020 - including assaulting a garda, dangerous driving, and drink and drug-driving.
Feb 19, 2026 07:21
Drugs seized during Leitrim Garda clampdown
Checkpoints and patrols were conducted on a number of roads, including the N4.
Jan 26, 2026 07:20
Gardaí to conduct checkpoints on roads as part of Christmas safety campaign
They say the festive period is one of the most dangerous times of year for road users, with too many lives still being lost and serious injuries occurring in preventable collisions.
Dec 25, 2025 08:16
Local surge in drug driving court cases
The number of drug-driving cases before local district courts has already surged past last year’s level.
Dec 16, 2025 12:54
Motorist arrested on suspicion of drug-driving in Leitrim
Dec 13, 2025 09:45
Sharp increase in drink and drug-driving locally
Drug-driving has also risen significantly in these two counties
Nov 27, 2025 13:28
Motorist caught drug driving in Roscommon
Gardaí from the Roscommon Roads Policing Unit were carrying out a mobile patrol when they observed a vehicle turn without indicating.
Aug 21, 2025 14:55
37% increase in number of people caught drug-driving in Leitrim and Sligo last year
Gardai made 88 arrests for the offence in 2024 - up from 64 the previous year.
Mar 27, 2025 17:38
Motorist arrested in Longford following alleged drug driving
The motorist was clocked driving close to 100 kilometers an hour through a busy town.
Feb 5, 2025 11:51
Two arrested following drug driving checkpoint Longford
Gardaí carried out a checkpoint at the Cartron Road N5 underpass.
Aug 21, 2024 12:46
Disqualified Longford motorist arrested for drug driving
Local Gardaí stopped the driver of a vehicle over the weekend and conducted a roadside drugs test.
Jul 31, 2024 11:47
Lorry driver arrested in Roscommon after roadside drug test
Gardaí confirmed the man was arrested at the scene and has since been released pending the results of tests.
Apr 19, 2024 11:48
Two arrested in Roscommon for suspected drug driving
Both motorists are now set to face court proceedings.
Apr 18, 2024 09:35Shannonside Newsletter
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