Driver in Kildare Arrested Following Failed Drugs Test.

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Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 4:31pm

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

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They were also found to be disqualified.

A driver in Kildare has been detained, following a failed roadside drugs test.

 

Naas Roads Policing Unit, on patrol on the R403, detected the motorist on their phone.

 

They were stopped & it was found that they were disqualified.

 

They subsequently tested positive for cocaine.

 

 

Naas Roads Policing Unit were on patrol on the R403 when they found this driver on their phone. They were stopped & by using the #MobilityApp, it was found that they were disqualified. Furthermore they tested positive for cocaine.

They were arrested. Proceedings to follow. pic.twitter.com/wPBfIkDdVM

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 15, 2021

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