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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23688Drug driving (cannabis) · Co. Louth

HGV driver arrested for cannabis at Dundalk checkpoint

An HGV driver was arrested after failing a roadside drugs test for cannabis during a checkpoint in Dundalk, County Louth, conducted by the Dundalk Roads Policing Unit with RSA vehicle inspectors. A blood sample was taken for analysis.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested7 Dec
  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
  • whatA lorry was stopped to check for potential tachograph offences. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe driver tested positive for cannabis. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe driver was arrested. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationDundalk Roads Policing Unit conducted a checkpoint with RSA vehicle inspectors. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was given a roadside drugs test. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationA blood sample was taken for analysis. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Dec2022
    Arresteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk gardai arrest HGV driver who tested positive for cannabis

    Initial report of the arrest; no specific incident date, name, or court details provided.

    suspect, male