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Case No. 17245Drug-driving · Co. Limerick · 15 May 2024

Driver arrested in Limerick after positive roadside drug test

On the morning of Wednesday 15 May 2024, Gardaí in Limerick stopped a black BMW and arrested its driver after a roadside drug test was positive for cocaine and benzoylecgonine. The driver's age, sex, nationality and name are not given in the sources. The driver was arrested so a blood sample could be taken and analysed, and the sample was sent to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety. As of the latest report, dated 15 May 2024, no charge had been reported and the analysis was pending, with Gardaí saying its outcome would determine what offences may follow.

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

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What happened
Gardaí arrested a driver on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.
Where
The arrest took place in Limerick.
When
The arrest took place on the morning of Wednesday 15 May 2024.
Investigation
  • Gardaí stopped a black BMW and conducted a roadside drug test.
  • The roadside drug test was positive for cocaine and benzoylecgonine.
  • The driver's sample was sent to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety for analysis.
Other details
  • The driver was arrested so that a blood sample could be taken and the results analysed.
  • Gardaí said the outcome of the analysis will determine what offences may follow.
Charges
No charge has been reported as of the latest article.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe arrest took place in Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe arrest took place on the morning of Wednesday 15 May 2024. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí stopped a black BMW and conducted a roadside drug test. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationThe roadside drug test was positive for cocaine and benzoylecgonine. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationThe driver's sample was sent to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety for analysis. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe driver was arrested so that a blood sample could be taken and the results analysed. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the outcome of the analysis will determine what offences may follow. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 May2024
    Arrestedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Limerick Gardaí arrest driver following positive roadside drug test

    Initial report of the arrest; no charge is reported and the blood sample analysis is pending.

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