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Case No. 1734Driving under the influence of cocaine, using a mobile phone while driving · Co. Longford · 4 May 2025

Motorist arrested after testing positive for cocaine at Edgeworthstown checkpoint

A motorist was arrested on 4 May 2025 after being stopped at a high-visibility speed checkpoint in Edgeworthstown, County Longford, for using a mobile phone while driving. A roadside test found the driver had tested positive for cocaine. The motorist, whose name, age and sex have not been given, was arrested at the scene. Court proceedings are set to follow.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested5 May
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A motorist was spotted using a mobile phone while driving at a checkpoint.
  • The driver tested positive for cocaine at the roadside.
  • The motorist was arrested at the scene.
Where
The incident took place at a high-visibility speed checkpoint in Edgeworthstown, County Longford.
When
The arrest occurred on 4 May 2025 during the Bank Holiday weekend.
Investigation
Gardaí from Edgeworthstown Station were conducting a high-visibility speed checkpoint for the Bank Holiday weekend.
Charges
The motorist faces charges of driving under the influence of cocaine and using a mobile phone while driving.
In court
Court proceedings are set to follow.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe motorist was spotted driving while using their phone (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe driver tested positive for cocaine at the roadside (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe motorist was arrested (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí from Edgeworthstown Station in Longford were conducting a high-visibility speed checkpoint for the Bank Holiday weekend (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtCourt proceedings are set to follow (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 May2025
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Motorist arrested after testing positive for cocaine and driving with phone

    Initial Garda press release reporting the arrest at the Bank Holiday weekend checkpoint.

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