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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22316Driving offences (unpaid road tax; disqualified driver; no insurance; no NCT; drug driving; possession of drugs) · Co. Laois · 18 Feb 2023

Driver charged with multiple traffic offences after ANPR stop in Laois

A driver was stopped by the Laois Roads Policing Unit following an ANPR alert for an untaxed vehicle and was found to be disqualified from driving, with the vehicle lacking insurance and NCT. The driver also failed a roadside drug test for cocaine and cannabis, and a small quantity of drugs was found in the car.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged18 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA small quantity of drugs was found in the car. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe Laois Roads Policing Unit ANPR system alerted them to an untaxed vehicle. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was disqualified from driving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe vehicle had no insurance. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe vehicle had no NCT. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe driver failed a roadside drug test for cocaine and cannabis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe driver is due to appear before Portlaoise District Court at a later date. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Feb2023
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois Gardai discover multiple offences after stopping untaxed car

    Reports the initial ANPR stop, the multiple offences discovered, the drug test result, and the charging of the driver for appearance at Portlaoise District Court.

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