News - drug driving

Local Gardaí crack down on drink and drug driving

Gardaí made arrests in Leitrim and Longford over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Apr 4, 2024 13:25

The motorist subsequently tested positive for cocaine in a road side test and also had a child in the front passenger seat.

Feb 16, 2024 14:38

He was arrested and the car seized, with a court date to follow.

Nov 15, 2023 12:07

The car was pulled over last weekend by Roscommon Roads Policing Unit.

Oct 31, 2023 11:45

The car was found to be travelling at 96km per hour in a 50km per hour zone.

Oct 19, 2023 13:08

The motorist came to the attention of Gardaí as they noticed the car speeding during wet road conditions.

Oct 6, 2023 08:04

They both face court in the near future.

Jul 12, 2023 11:09

At a recent Joint Policing Committee meeting in Roscommon the local chief superintendent made a road safety appeal.

Jun 24, 2023 09:17

Both drivers tested positive for cocaine.

Feb 7, 2023 17:33

The driver tested positive for amphetamines, methamphetamines, opiates, and cocaine.

Jan 27, 2023 13:29

The driver was stopped at a checkpoint by Roscommon Roads Policing Unit

Jan 25, 2023 13:19

The unaccompanied learner driver was also caught travelling at 94kph in a 50kph zone and claimed they were running late to a driving lesson.

Jan 13, 2023 11:43

The operation focused on what Gardaí called the four life saver offenses.

Jan 9, 2023 07:47

Jan 2, 2023 14:03

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