Driver In Kildare Arrested After Testing Positive For Cocaine & Opiates.

Sunday, 30 May 2021 13:20

Learner driver arrested in separate Naas Roads Policing Unit Operation.

A driver in Kildare has been arrested after testing positive for two kinds of drugs.

Naas Roads Policing Unit detected the motorist during a Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) checkpoint.

The test returned indications for cocaine and opiates.

The driver has been arrested and a court appearance is to follow.

Naas Roads Policing Unit performing a Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) checkpoint detected a motorist drug driving.

Cocaine and Opiates shown on test. Driver arrested and court to follow. pic.twitter.com/ml7Gl9IXaR
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 29, 2021

A learner driver in Kildare has been arrested, in the separate operation.

Naas Roads Policing Unit detected the motorist at 177kph on the M4, where the limit is 120kph.

The driver had no l-plates and was no accompanied by a qualified driver.

Learner drivers are prohibited from driving on motorways.

The driver has been arrested and charged.

Naas Roads Policing Unit operating a speed checkpoint on the M4 detected a learner driver with no L plates, travelling at a speed of 177kph in a 120kph zone. Driver arrested and charged.

Learner drivers are prohibited from driving on motorways. pic.twitter.com/5Twsjp6K23
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 29, 2021

And Naas Roads Policing Unit have seized a learner driver's car.

The unaccompanied learner driver was detected at a speed of 145 km/h in a 100 zone..

Naas Roads Policing detected this unaccompanied learner driver with no L plates travelling at a speed of 145 km/h in a 100 zone this morning.

The car was seized and a fine issued.#DriveSafe #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/i7j3kAKFaB
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 30, 2021

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