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Man arrested on suspicion of cocaine-driving in Strokestown - after being detected speeding

May 8, 2026 08:41
By Eoghan Murphy
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Man arrested on suspicion of cocaine-driving in Strokestown - after being detected speeding
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Gardai say the car was driving at 138 kilometres an hour in a 100 zone.

A motorist has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving in Strokestown - after being detected driving nearly 40 kilometres an hour over the speed limit.

Gardai say the car was driving at 138 kilometres an hour in a 100 zone.

The driver was then stopped and drug-tested.

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Gardai say they tested positive for cocaine and benzodiazepines, and a court appearance will follow.

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