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Case No. 22236Driving offences (unaccompanied learner driver; drug driving) · Co. Galway · 23 Feb 2023

Driver arrested for unaccompanied learner driving and drug driving in Portumna, Galway

A driver was arrested and their car seized in Portumna, County Galway, on 23 February 2023 after Gardaí on mobile patrol observed the vehicle driving erratically. The driver was found to be on a learner permit and driving unaccompanied, and tested positive for cocaine.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested23 Feb
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe vehicle was observed driving erratically. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe driver was on a learner permit and driving unaccompanied. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe driver tested positive for cocaine on an intoxicant test. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereGardaí in Portumna, Co. Galway, were on mobile patrol in the town when they observed the vehicle. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized on the roadside. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Feb2023
    Arrestedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí seize car in Portumna

    Initial report of the incident; driver arrested and vehicle seized on the roadside.

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