The detentions were made during two Naas RPU checkpoints.
Four drivers have been detained at Kildare checkpoints for driving under the influence.
Naas Roads Policing Unit arrested three people a a single checkpoint.
Two were arrested for drink driving, and a third for driving under the influence of cannabis.
Naas RPU arrested one motorist for Drug Driving and a further two motorists for Drunk Driving while operating a roadside checkpoint.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 20, 2021
All three drivers were arrested and proceedings are to follow in all cases.#DriveSafe #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/rUu4keLGot
In a separate operation, Naas Roads Policing Unit arrested a driver following a failed drugs test.
Indications for cocaine were returned.
Gardai say proceedings are to follow in all four cases.
Naas Roads Policing Unit were operating a checkpoint when they stopped this motorist.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 20, 2021
Following a drug test, cocaine was detected in the motorist's system.
The driver was arrested and court proceedings are to follow. pic.twitter.com/N5QFgOrdl7
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