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Case No. 22759Drug driving; possession of cannabis · Co. Offaly · 21 Jan 2023

Motorist arrested for drug driving after turning from checkpoint in Offaly

A motorist in Offaly was arrested after turning away from a Garda checkpoint, being pursued, and being found to be drug driving with cannabis herb in the vehicle on 21 January 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested21 Jan
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe vehicle turned away from a Garda checkpoint. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatAfter a short traffic pursuit, the driver was stopped. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe motorist was found to be drug driving. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatCannabis herb was found in the vehicle. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe motorist was arrested. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtCourt prosecutions will follow. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jan2023
    Arrestedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Motorist pursued and arrested by gardai in Offaly after turning away from checkpoint

    Initial report of the arrest following a short traffic pursuit from a Garda checkpoint.

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