The arrest was effected by Naas Roads Policing Unit.
A driver in Kildare has been arrested following a failed roadside drugs test.
The driver was detected by Naas Roads Policing Unit travelling at 131kph in a 100kph zone.
They were stopped & subsequently tested positive for cocaine.
Gardai say proceedings are now to follow.
Naas Roads Policing Unit detected this car travelling at 131kph in a 100kph zone. They were stopped & the driver tested positive for cocaine.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) August 12, 2021
They were arrested. Proceedings to follow. #ArriveAlive #SlowDown #SaferRoads pic.twitter.com/8QRYAJRGFt
In a separate operation, Naas Roads Policing Unit have seized a vehicle.
The motorist was found to be using their phone while driving on the M7.
They were stopped & it was found that they were an unaccompanied Learner with no L-plates displayed.
The car was seized & fines and penalty points issued.
https://twitter.com/GardaTraffic/status/1425750670720782339?s=20
Naas Roads Policing Unit observed this driver using their phone while driving on the M7. They were stopped & it was found that they were an unaccompanied Learner with no L-plates displayed.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) August 12, 2021
The car was seized & a Fixed Charged Penalty Notice was issued. #SaferRoads pic.twitter.com/cz35wGGAFP
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