Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11465Speeding, no tax or insurance · Co. Laois · 16 Jan 2026

Van seized in Portarlington after speeding and no tax or insurance stop

Gardaí in Laois stopped a Citroën Berlingo in Portarlington after detecting it speeding in a 50km/h zone. On stopping the vehicle, they found it had no tax or insurance and seized it.

  1. Reported17 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLaois Roads Policing Unit detected a Citroën Berlingo travelling at 77km/h in a 50km/h zone. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Garryhinch, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe van was seized in Portarlington on Friday, January 16. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe vehicle was found to have no tax or insurance. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherA local resident said she was glad to see enforcement in the area. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jan2026
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    'Ongoing speeding concerns' raised with Laois gardaí during seizure

    Reports a single roadside stop at Garryhinch, Portarlington, on 16 January 2026; the driver was detected speeding, the van had no tax or insurance and was seized.

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