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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22876Drugs driving · Co. Kilkenny · 15 Jan 2023

Driver in Kilkenny arrested after failing roadside drugs test

A driver was arrested in Kilkenny after testing positive for cannabis at a roadside intoxicant testing checkpoint on Sunday morning. His vehicle was also seized for separate reasons.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested16 Jan
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatRoads policing unit members performed a mandatory intoxicant testing checkpoint in Kilkenny on Sunday morning. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatAt the checkpoint, motorists are tested for both alcohol and drugs. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe driver of the blue car failed a roadside drugs test, showing positive for cannabis. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested and a further sample was taken at the Garda Station. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe driver's vehicle was seized for separate reasons. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherA garda spokesperson noted that no one can tell how long it takes for drugs to leave the system. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jan2023
    Arrestedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Driver in Kilkenny arrested after failing roadside drugs test

    Reports the arrest of a driver who tested positive for cannabis at a roadside checkpoint in Kilkenny; vehicle seized for separate reasons.

    suspect, male