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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21928Speeding; drug driving; driving while disqualified · Co. Louth

Disqualified driver arrested for speeding and drug driving on M1 near Dundalk

A driver was arrested by the Dundalk Road Policing Unit after being detected travelling at 145kph on the M1, testing positive for cannabis and cocaine, and being found to be disqualified at the time. The vehicle was seized and court proceedings are to follow.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested14 Mar
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was travelling at 145kph on the M1. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe driver tested positive for cannabis and cocaine. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe driver was disqualified at the time of the offence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationDundalk Road Policing Unit conducted a speed check. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe vehicle was seized. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtCourt proceedings are to follow. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Mar2023
    Arresteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk gardai arrest disqualified driver who tested positive for drugs while travelling at 145kph

    Reports the arrest of a disqualified driver who was speeding at 145kph on the M1 and tested positive for cannabis and cocaine; vehicle seized and court to follow.

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