4 Vehicles Seized At Kildare Multi-Agency Checkpoint.

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Saturday, July 24th, 2021 5:23pm

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

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It took place late yesterday.

4 vehicles have been impounded during a Kildare Garda multi-agency checkpoint.

It was mounted by Naas Roads Policing Unit, the Road Safety Authority and Revenue Customs on Friday evening.

2 vehicles were seized for lacking insurance.

The RSA impounded 2 vehicles "due to major defects"

Customs officers detected vehicle driven with green diesel.

Proceedings are to follow in all cases

Roads Policing in Naas carried out checkpoints yesterday with the Road Safety Authority and Customs

- 2 vehicles seized for no insurance
- RSA take 2 vehicle out of service due to major defects
- Customs officers detected vehicle driven with green diesel

Proceedings to follow pic.twitter.com/rLXFmIEp60

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