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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14882Drug driving · Co. Limerick · 15 Jan 2025

Driver arrested in Limerick City after phone use and positive cannabis test

On Wednesday 15 January 2025, during a National Day of Action, Gardaí in Limerick City stopped a man driving a black Ford SUV who was found holding a mobile phone. A roadside drug test gave a positive result for cannabis, and he was arrested, had a blood sample taken, and was issued penalty points and a fine. The Limerick Post reported the stop on 20 January 2025. As of that report, a court attendance may follow, pending the blood sample results, and no charge is reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested20 Jan
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was stopped while driving and found to be holding a mobile phone, which is the drug driving case's main offence.
Where
The stop happened while the driver was driving through Limerick City, in County Limerick.
When
The stop took place on Wednesday 15 January 2025, during a National Day of Action.
Cause
Gardaí stopped the driver for using a mobile phone while driving, as part of a crackdown on distracted driving.
Other details
  • The vehicle stopped was a black Ford SUV.
  • Penalty points and a fine were issued to the driver.
  • The Limerick Post reported the stop on 20 January 2025, written by Adam Leahy.
Investigation
  • A roadside drug test indicated a positive result for cannabis.
  • The driver was arrested and a blood sample was taken.
In court
A court attendance may occur, pending the results of the blood sample.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe driver was stopped while driving through Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe stop happened during a National Day of Action on Wednesday 15 January. (limerickpost.ie)
  • causeThe driver was found holding a mobile phone while driving. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationA roadside drug test indicated a positive result for cannabis. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested and a blood sample was taken. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtA court attendance may occur pending the blood sample results. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherPenalty points and a fine were issued. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jan2025
    Arrestedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Limerick Gardaí stop man using phone while driving during national day of action

    Reports one roadside stop during a national road policing operation, with the driver arrested after a positive cannabis test, a blood sample taken, and a possible court attendance pending the results.

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