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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13435Drug driving and speeding · Co. Kildare

Learner driver caught speeding in Kildare tests positive for cocaine

A learner driver travelling unaccompanied was detected by gardaí at 93km/h in a 60km/h zone in Castlekealy, Caragh, Co Kildare, over a weekend in June 2025. The driver also tested positive for cocaine once pulled over, was arrested for drug driving, and the car was seized.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested18 Jun
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn unaccompanied learner driver was detected speeding. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe driver was detected in Castlekealy, Caragh, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe driver was detected over a weekend. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe driver was driving under the influence of drugs. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe driver was travelling at 93km/h in a 60km/h zone. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe driver tested positive for cocaine once pulled over. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe driver was arrested for drug driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe car was seized. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2025
    Arrestedkildarenow.com, first report
    Learner driver caught speeding by gardaí also tests positive for cocaine in Kildare

    First report of this incident. Adds the speed (93km/h in a 60km/h zone), the positive cocaine test, the arrest and the seizure of the car.

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