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Case No. 2917Drink driving (European arrest warrant issued by French authorities) · Co. Dublin · 16 Nov 2024

Man in his 40s remanded after EAW discovered following failed breath test in Coolock, Dublin

A man in his 40s was arrested after failing a roadside breath test at a Garda checkpoint in Coolock, Dublin, on 16 November 2024, and was remanded in custody at the High Court after Gardaí discovered a European Arrest Warrant had been issued for him by French authorities.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí were conducting a mandatory intoxicant testing checkpoint in Coolock, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA male driver was stopped and tested at the checkpoint. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver failed the roadside breath test. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was arrested and taken to a Dublin Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were alerted to a European Arrest Warrant for the driver following a search of the Garda Pulse system and SIS II. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe man was brought before the High Court on Sunday 17 November 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded in custody to appear before the High Court again on 29 November. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe European Arrest Warrant had been issued by French authorities. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Nov2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    European arrest warrant issued for driver who failed roadside breath test

    Reports the arrest, discovery of the EAW via SIS II, and the man's remand at the High Court on 17 November 2024.

    suspect, 40s, male