A search of the vehicle subsequently located approximately €1,300 worth of suspected cannabis and €300 worth of suspected cocaine
Naas gardaí arrested a drug dealer over the weekend in Athgarvan.
The Naas Roads Policing Unit carried out a speed checkpoint in Athgarvan Village, where one driver was detected travelling at 80km/h in a 50km/h zone.
When stopped, the driver was issued a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice, which, when combined with the driver’s existing penalty points, results in a 6-month driving disqualification.
According to the post by An Garda Síochána Kildare on Facebook, a strong smell of cannabis was detected coming from the vehicle.
A roadside drug test was conducted and the driver failed for both cannabis and cocaine.
A search of the vehicle subsequently located approximately €1,300 worth of suspected cannabis and €300 worth of suspected cocaine.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and possession of controlled drugs for sale or supply.
Gardaí say the investigation continues.
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