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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4155Driving under the influence of drugs · Co. Dublin · 10 Jan 2026

Learner driver arrested after testing positive for cocaine, cannabis and benzodiazepines in Dún Laoghaire

An unaccompanied learner driver was stopped by Gardaí from Dún Laoghaire Garda Station on Saturday 10 January 2026 and tested positive for cocaine, cannabis and benzodiazepines on a roadside drug test. The driver was arrested, the vehicle was seized, and they are due in court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested11 Jan
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was an unaccompanied learner driver. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver tested positive for cocaine, cannabis and benzodiazepines. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe stop was made by officers attached to Dún Laoghaire Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Saturday, 10 January 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA roadside drug test was administered to the driver. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe driver is due to face a court date. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe vehicle was seized. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe driver was arrested. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jan2026
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Learner driver due in court after Gardaí catch them on cocktail of drugs

    Reports the arrest of an unaccompanied learner driver caught driving under the influence of cocaine, cannabis and benzodiazepines in Dún Laoghaire; vehicle seized and driver due in court.

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