Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11599Drug driving · Co. Laois

Laois driver caught at 127km/h in 50km zone tests positive for cocaine again

Gardaí say a VW Golf driver was detected at 127km/h in a 50km/h zone, tested positive for cocaine and cannabis, and was arrested again. The car was seized, and the driver had previously been arrested on New Year's Eve after a cocaine-positive stop.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested5 Jan
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA VW Golf driver was caught at 127km/h in a 50km/h zone and failed a drugs test again. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe detection happened the day before the article was published. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe driver was arrested. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe VW Golf was seized. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe same driver had been arrested on New Year's Eve. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Jan2026
    Arrestedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois Gardaí say VW Golf driver who tested positive for cocaine when stopped for doing 141kph in a 50 zone caught again days later

    Reports a second arrest of the same VW Golf driver, detected at 127km/h in a 50km/h zone, after an earlier cocaine-positive stop at 141km/h on New Year's Eve. Article published 5 January 2026.

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