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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23761Drug driving · Co. Tipperary · 1 Dec 2022

Driver arrested for drug driving after failing cocaine test in Tipperary

A driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after failing a drug test for cocaine using a new Drug Wipe apparatus during a Tipperary Roads Policing Unit patrol on Thursday evening, 1 December 2022.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested2 Dec
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA vehicle was intercepted for a number of defects. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe driver failed a drug test for cocaine. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatThe test was conducted using a new Drug Wipe apparatus. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationTipperary Roads Policing Unit was carrying out patrols on Thursday evening. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Dec2022
    Arrestedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    WARNING: Tipperary gardaí arrest driver using new apparatus to detect offence

    Reports the arrest and highlights the use of a new Drug Wipe apparatus to detect cocaine.

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