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Case No. 30200Drug driving (cannabis); possession of drugs · Co. Dublin · 5 Sep 2021

Motorist arrested in Dublin after failing roadside cannabis drug test

On Sunday 5 September 2021, gardaí from the Dublin Metropolitan Region Roads Policing Unit stopped a vehicle in Dublin. The driver tested positive for cannabis on a roadside drug test, and a significant quantity of drugs was found after a search of the car. The driver was arrested for drug driving, and Dublin Live reported the incident on 6 September 2021. Court proceedings are to follow, and no court date or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested6 Sep
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
When
The incident occurred on Sunday, 5 September 2021.
Where
The incident took place in Dublin.
Investigation
Gardaí from the Dublin Metropolitan Region Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle.
What happened
  • The driver tested positive for cannabis on a roadside drug test.
  • A significant quantity of drugs was found after a search of the vehicle.
Charges
The driver was arrested for drug driving, referred to as DUI in the Garda post.
In court
Court proceedings are to follow.
Sentence
No court date or sentence has been reported.
Other details
  • Dublin Live first reported the arrest on 6 September 2021.
  • The Garda post described the stop as occurring on the driver's birthday.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver tested positive for cannabis on a roadside drug test. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA significant quantity of drugs was found after searching the vehicle. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatThe motorist was arrested. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Sunday, 5 September 2021. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was stopped by the Dublin Metropolitan Region Roads Policing Unit. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtCourt proceedings are to follow. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Sep2021
    Arresteddublinlive.ie, first report
    Birthday motorist arrested by Dublin gardai after failing drug test

    First report of the arrest. The driver was on their birthday, stopped by DMR Roads Policing, failed a roadside cannabis test, and a significant quantity of drugs was found in the vehicle.

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