Driver Arrested In Rathangan Following Postive Drugs Test.

Thursday, 1 July 2021 10:31

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

Motorist tested positive for cocaine.

A driver has been arrested during a checkpoint in Rathangan.

Naas Roads Policing Unit stopped a driver, and found they were banned from the roads.

The motorist subsequently failed a roadside drugs test, which returned indications for cocaine.

The driver was arrested and their vehicle seized.

Gardai say a court appearance is to follow.

Naas Roads Policing Unit were operating a checkpoint in Rathangan lately when they stopped this motorist and found them to be a disqualified driver.

They also failed a test for cocaine consumption.

The motorist was arrested and the vehicle impounded.

A court date is to follow. pic.twitter.com/Ow94GVXVrj
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