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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12701Speeding and drug driving (cocaine) · Co. Donegal · 13 Sep 2025

Letterkenny driver arrested after 137km/h detection and positive cocaine test

A driver was stopped by the Roads Policing Unit in the Letterkenny area on 13 September 2025 after being detected at 137km/h in a 100km/h zone in poor weather conditions. The driver tested positive for cocaine and was arrested, with court proceedings to follow pending further test results.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested15 Sep
  3. Charged15 Sep
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLetterkenny Roads Policing Unit stopped a disqualified driver in the Stranorlar area on Friday night. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe driver tested positive for cocaine and benzodiazepines. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe driver was detected travelling at 137km/h in a 100km/h speed zone. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe driver was 37km/h over the speed limit. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe driver tested positive for cocaine. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe vehicle was stopped on Saturday in the Letterkenny area. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAn arrest was made and the vehicle was seized. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationAn arrest was made. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe vehicle was stopped by the Roads Policing Unit from Letterkenny Garda Station. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was charged to appear in court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtCourt proceedings may follow pending further test results. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGardaí warned never to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe stop occurred in poor weather conditions. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA Fixed Charge Penalty Notice will also be issued. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Sep2025
    Arresteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Letterkenny driver travelling at 137KPH in a 100KPH zone tests positive for cocaine

    Reports the arrest of a driver caught at 137km/h in a 100km/h zone in the Letterkenny area who tested positive for cocaine; a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice will also be issued and court proceedings may follow.

    suspect
  2. 15 Sep2025
    Chargeddonegallive.ie, follow-up
    Disqualified driver in Stranorlar tests positive for cocaine and benzodiazepines

    Initial report of the stop, positive drug test, arrest, vehicle seizure and charging.

    suspect