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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22395Drug driving (possession of cocaine, cannabis, benzodiazepine and amphetamines while driving) · Co. Westmeath

Driver arrested for drug driving after speeding stop in Westmeath

A driver was stopped for speeding by the Delvin Roads Policing Unit in County Westmeath over the weekend of 11–12 February 2023 and tested positive for cocaine, cannabis, benzodiazepine and amphetamines. The driver was arrested and a court date is due to follow.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested14 Feb
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was stopped for speeding. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver tested positive for cocaine, cannabis, benzodiazepine and amphetamines. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe Garda unit is based in County Westmeath. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtA court date is due to follow. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe stop was made while the unit was escorting the Wexford hurling team. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherWestmeath lost to Wexford 1-15 to 2-23 in the Allianz Hurling League on Sunday. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Feb2023
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai's cheeky message to driver who tested positive for four different drugs

    Reports the arrest and the Delvin Roads Policing Unit's social media post referencing the Wexford hurling match score.

    suspect