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Case No. 22187Dangerous driving; drug driving (cocaine) · Co. Laois · 25 Feb 2023

Driver clocked at 179 kph on M7 in Laois tests positive for cocaine

A motorist was clocked travelling at 179 kph on the M7 in Laois on 25 February 2023, where the speed limit is 120 kph. The driver failed a roadside drug wipe for cocaine, was arrested and charged, and is due to appear before Portlaoise District Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged25 Feb
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe vehicle was detected travelling at 179 kph on the M7 in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe speed limit on the motorway is 120 kph. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe driver failed a roadside drug wipe for cocaine. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested by Laois Offaly Gardaí. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe driver was charged to appear before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Feb2023
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Driver clocked at 179 kph in Laois tests positive for cocaine

    Reports the arrest and charging of a driver detected at 179 kph on the M7 who failed a roadside cocaine test.

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