However, drug driving arrests are up 34% from 11 to 32 incidents so far this year.

It's understood Gardaí regarded the alert with the 'utmost seriousness'.

The driver of the car, a man aged in his teens, was seriously injured during the collision.

Gardaí say investigations are currently ongoing at this time.

Gardaí continue to appeal to motorists to slow down.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Carrick on Shannon Garda Station on 071-965 0510.

The blaze broke out on Saturday at the site, where anti-immigrant protests were held in recent weeks.

They found the drugs - both cannabis herb and cannabis plants - at a property in Loughglynn yesterday afternoon.