Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12946Drug driving (cannabis), no insurance, possession of cannabis · Co. Kilkenny

Driver tested positive for cannabis and found uninsured in Kilkenny

A motorist in Kilkenny was stopped by the roads policing unit, failed a roadside drugs test for cannabis, was found to be without insurance, and a quantity of suspected cannabis herb was discovered in the car and seized. Investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver failed a roadside drugs test for cannabis. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe driver was found to be without insurance. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatGardaí discovered a quantity of suspected cannabis herb in the car. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatThe suspected cannabis herb was seized at the scene. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe encounter took place in Kilkenny involving the roads policing unit. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationThe drug sample was sent to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety for further analysis. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Aug2025
    Otherkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny gardaí shocked by discovery in car driven by uninsured driver

    Reports a specific roadside encounter in which the driver tested positive for cannabis, was uninsured, and cannabis was found in the vehicle; sample sent for further analysis.

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