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Case No. 15190Drug driving and driving without insurance · Co. Kilkenny · 14 Dec 2024

Driver arrested in Kilkenny after Hebron Road stop

On Saturday evening, 14 December 2024, gardaí from the Roads Policing Unit intercepted a car on the Hebron Road on the outskirts of Kilkenny City, where the driver was allegedly under the influence of drugs. The driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis on an oral fluid test, had no insurance, and was found to be wanted on a bench warrant for similar offences. Local gardaí arrested the driver, and the case was reported on 15 December 2024. A court appearance is due for all offences.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested15 Dec
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí from the Roads Policing Unit intercepted a car with the driver allegedly under the influence of drugs.
Where
The car was stopped on the Hebron Road on the outskirts of Kilkenny City.
When
The incident took place on Saturday evening, 14 December 2024.
Investigation
The driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis on an oral fluid test.
Charges
The driver allegedly had no insurance.
Other details
  • The driver had been issued with a bench warrant for arrest.
  • On inspection, gardaí found the driver was wanted on a bench warrant for similar offences.
In court
Local gardaí arrested the driver, and a court appearance is due for all offences.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí intercepted a car on Saturday night with the driver under the influence of drugs. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on the outskirts of Kilkenny City. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe driver was stopped on the Hebron Road. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on Saturday evening. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis on an oral fluid test. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe driver had no insurance. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtAn arrest was made and a court appearance is due for all offences. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe driver had been issued with a bench warrant for their arrest. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherOn inspection, gardaí found the driver was wanted on a bench warrant for similar offences. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Dec2024
    Arrestedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny gardaí make serious arrest after stopping person who was wanted on a bench warrant

    Adds the Hebron Road location, the positive oral fluid test for cocaine and cannabis, the lack of insurance, and the bench warrant for similar offences. A court appearance is due for all offences.

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