2 Drivers Arrested During Separate Naas Policing Unit Operations.

Thursday, 10 June 2021 16:24

One driver tested positive for drugs and another was found to be disqualified.

2 drivers have been arrested in separate Kildare Garda operations.

Naas Roads Policing Unit stopped a driver found travelling at 164kph.

They were found to be an unaccompanied learner driver & they tested positive for cocaine.

They were arrested and proceedings are to follow.

Naas Roads Policing Unit were on patrol when they stopped this driver after were found travelling at 164kph. They were found to be an unaccompanied Learner driver & they tested positive for cocaine.

They were arrested. Proceedings to follow. #SaferRoads #SlowDown pic.twitter.com/avx6O2hjSn
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 10, 2021

While a second driver was arrested during speed checks on the M9.

They were found travelling at 159 km/h.

A check using the Mobility Device revealed that the driver was disqualified.

The motorist has been arrested and proceedings are to follow.

Naas Roads Policing Unit operating speed checks on the M9 stopped a motorist travelling at 159 km/h. A check using the Mobility Device revealed that the driver was disqualified. Driver was arrested and proceedings to follow. #SlowDown #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/fFONhV5o6o
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 9, 2021

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