Advertisement
News

Two motorists facing court date for serious offenses

Nov 5, 2022 11:53
By Shannonside News
Share this article
Two motorists facing court date for serious offenses

Both were arrested and are due to appear in court.

Two motorists are set to face court dates following their arrest in Longford over the bank holiday weekend.

The two separate incidents followed Garda checkpoints in the town during the long weekend.

The local Roads Policing Unit stopped one car at Ballyminion, off the N5, with the motorist then testing positive for cannabis.

Advertisement

They were arrested with court proceedings to follow.

Separately, another motorist in the town failed a road side breath test after being stopped for speeding.

They were arrested and will appear in court in the future.

Advertisement

Local Gardaí are urging motorists to drive with care and not to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while intoxicated.

Advertisement

Shannonside Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

1e, Mastertech Business Park
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67

Download Shannonside App Today

Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus