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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22741Driving while disqualified (and multiple other offences) · Co. Laois

Driver arrested for driving while disqualified in Abbeyleix, Laois

A driver previously disqualified from driving was spotted on the road in Abbeyleix, County Laois, by Abbeyleix Gardaí on patrol. The driver was arrested, charged with multiple offences, and the car was seized and taken to impound.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged22 Jan
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAbbeyleix Gardaí spotted the driver of a car on the road while on patrol. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe driver was previously disqualified from driving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe car was stopped and the driver was arrested and brought to Portlaoise Garda Station. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was charged with multiple offences. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe driver is to appear before Portlaoise District Court at a later date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe car was seized and taken to impound. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jan2023
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Eagle eyed Gardai arrest driver and seize car in Laois

    Gardaí press release reporting the arrest and charging of a disqualified driver spotted on the road in Abbeyleix; car seized and taken to impound.

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