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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5597Drug driving · Co. Galway · 23 Jun 2024

Driver tests positive for cocaine after Connemara stop

Connemara Gardaí stopped a vehicle that was driving without tax. The driver was drug tested, returned a positive result for cocaine, and was arrested.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested25 Jun
  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 tested positive for cocaine. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereThe stop took place on patrol in Connemara. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • causeThe vehicle was spotted driving without tax using the Traffic App, which scans registrations. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was pulled over and drug tested. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • courtThe driver is expected to appear in court soon. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherGardaí posted a statement about the drug driving risk on social media in Irish. (galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jun2024
    Arrestedgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Gardaí warn public as Gaeilge as Gaeltacht driver tests positive for 'cóicín'

    Article reports a weekend stop in Connemara; the driver is not named. It also says a Gardaí statement was posted in Irish on social media to highlight drug driving. A separate video of an assault in the same article is not recorded.

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