Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23240Drug driving and possession of cannabis · Co. Kildare

Driver arrested for drug driving after failing roadside cannabis test in Kildare

A driver was arrested after failing a roadside drug test for cannabis at a checkpoint in Kildare, and approximately €100 worth of cannabis was found concealed in the vehicle. An Garda Síochána Kildare issued a warning against drug driving following the incident.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested9 Oct
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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3 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA driver failed a roadside drug test for cannabis at a checkpoint in Kildare (kildarenow.com)
  • whatApproximately €100 worth of cannabis was found concealed inside the vehicle (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe drugs were seized and the driver was arrested (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Oct2026
    Arrestedkildarenow.com, first report
    An Garda Síochána Kildare warn against 'drug driving'

    Gardaí issued a public warning against drug driving following the arrest; no specific date for the checkpoint is given.

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