Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5348Drug driving; driving while disqualified · Co. Longford

Disqualified motorist arrested after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis in Longford

Longford Roads Policing Unit stopped a car earlier in the week, and the driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis in a roadside drug test. Gardaí also found the driver was disqualified, arrested them and seized the vehicle, with court to follow.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested28 Jul
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí arrested a disqualified motorist who was driving under the influence of drugs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe car was stopped by Longford Roads Policing Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe car was stopped earlier in the week. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis in a roadside drug test. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí found the driver was disqualified from driving. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtA court summons will follow for the driver. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Jul2024
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai nab disqualified motorist driving under influence of drugs

    Report of a single roadside stop by Longford Roads Policing Unit. The driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis and was found to be disqualified. The driver was arrested, the vehicle was seized, and a court summons will follow. The article also gives the maximum penalties for drug driving and driving while disqualified.

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