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Drugs seized during Leitrim Garda clampdown

Jan 26, 2026 07:20
By Shannonside News
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Drugs seized during Leitrim Garda clampdown

Checkpoints and patrols were conducted on a number of roads, including the N4.

Local Gardaí are reminding motorists to never drive under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

That’s after a number of drivers in the Sligo-Leitrim area were penalised during a national day of action.

Checkpoints and patrols were conducted on a number of roads, including the N4.

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Gardaí have confirmed that three drivers were detected drug driving.

One driver was arrested for dangerous driving; five vehicles were seized for having no insurance or learner permit holders driving unaccompanied by a full license holder.

A quantity of drugs was also recovered during the operation.

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