Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4988Drug driving · Co. Longford · 11 Oct 2024

Uninsured motorist stopped on N5 in Longford after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis

Longford Gardaí stopped a driver on the N5 who was travelling 80km/h over the speed limit. The driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside and was also driving uninsured.

  1. Reported11 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe driving was on the N5 in Longford. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe driver was travelling 80km/h over the speed limit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe driver tested positive for cocaine and cannabis at the roadside. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was also driving uninsured. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe driver faces a number of charges. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Oct2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Uninsured motorist nabbed driving 80km/h above limit under influence of cocaine

    Reports a single roadside stop on the N5 in Longford on the Friday before publication. The driver's stage is not stated; the article says only that the driver faces charges. The driver is not named.

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