
One detained for drug driving offences, two arrested for speeding.
Gardai have arrested three drivers in Kildare.
A multi-agency checkpoint was mounted by Naas Roads Policing Unit in the north of the county last night.
A motorist was arrested for drug driving, following a positive roadside test for cocaine.
Gardai say a court appearance is to follow.
Monday night MIT checkpoint in north Kildare conducted by Naas Roads Policing - motorist arrested for Drug Driving following a positive roadside test for Cocaine. Court appearance to follow.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 22, 2021
Never drive under the influence of drugs. #SaferRoads pic.twitter.com/qByREwboG0
While Naas RPU, as part of Operation Lifesaver, detected 2 drivers at 166kph on the N7.
That's a 100kph zone.
Gardai say "Motorists appeared to be racing each other and will now face Dangerous Driving Charges in Court."
Naas Roads Policing Unit on operation lifesaver detected 2 motorists travelling at 166kph on the N7, a 100kph zone. Motorists appeared to be racing each other and will now face Dangerous Driving Charges in Court. pic.twitter.com/QmGmZi4aSg
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 21, 2021