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Case No. 18513Road traffic offences · Co. Laois · 24 Jan 2024

Driver arrested and Volkswagen seized in Ballylinan, Laois

On 24 January 2024, Laois Roads Policing Unit gardaí stopped a Volkswagen car on patrol in Ballylinan, County Laois. The driver, whose age, sex and nationality are not stated, was found to be disqualified from driving and was arrested. Gardaí seized the car following the traffic stop, and the driver was charged to appear before Athy District Court, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged24 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Laois Roads Policing Unit gardaí stopped a Volkswagen car while on patrol.
Where
The stop took place in Ballylinan, County Laois.
When
The stop took place on 24 January 2024.
Cause
The driver was found to be disqualified from driving.
Investigation
  • The driver was arrested.
  • Gardaí seized the Volkswagen car following the traffic stop.
Charges
The driver has been charged.
In court
The driver is to appear before Athy District Court.
Other details
An image of the seized car being loaded onto a tow truck was posted on social media.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was found to be disqualified from driving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereGardaí stopped a vehicle in Ballylinan, County Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe stop took place on the day of the report, 24 January 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe car was seized following the traffic stop. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe driver has been charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe driver is to appear before Athy District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherAn image of the seized car being loaded onto a tow truck was posted on social media. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jan2024
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Volkswagen car seized by Laois Gardaí

    Single incident report: the driver was found to be disqualified, arrested and charged, and the car was seized. No existing case matches this stop.

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