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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15059Driving without insurance · Co. Limerick

Gardaí seize Volkswagen Golf GTD in Rathkeale

Gardaí suspected a Volkswagen Golf GTD of being used in a dangerous driving incident earlier in December. The vehicle was stopped in Rathkeale, County Limerick, over a weekend, and the driver was found to have no insurance, so gardaí seized it. A post on the Limerick garda Facebook page on the Sunday night reported the seizure. The latest development, reported on 31 December 2024, is that the driver, who is not named, is due to appear in court in Newcastle West in the New Year.

  1. Reported31 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí seized a Volkswagen Golf GTD.
Where
The vehicle was stopped in Rathkeale, County Limerick.
When
The vehicle was stopped over a weekend, and the reports do not give an exact date.
Cause
The vehicle was suspected of being used in a dangerous driving incident earlier in December.
Other details
  • The driver was found to have no insurance.
  • The driver is not named in the reports.
  • The seizure was reported by Limerick Leader on 31 December 2024.
Investigation
A post on the Limerick garda Facebook page on Sunday night reported the seizure.
Charges
The case is recorded as driving without insurance, and the reports do not state a formal charge.
In court
The driver is due to appear in court in Newcastle West in the New Year.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí seized a Volkswagen Golf GTD. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe vehicle was stopped in Rathkeale. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe vehicle was stopped over the weekend. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe vehicle was suspected of being used in a dangerous driving incident earlier in December. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtA court appearance is to follow. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe driver was found to have no insurance. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherA post on the Limerick garda Facebook page on Sunday night reported the seizure. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Dec2024
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick gardai seize high-powered vehicle in Rathkeale

    Reports the seizure of the vehicle after a weekend stop in Rathkeale, the suspected dangerous driving earlier in December, and the driver having no insurance. The driver is not named, and a court appearance is to follow in Newcastle West.

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