Gardaí arrest multiple drivers who tested positive for cocaine in major drug driving clampdown
The driver was arrested for intoxicated driving. Photo: An Garda Síochána Kildare
Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X
Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X
Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X
Three motorists have been arrested in Co Kildare in quick succession of one another for driving while on cocaine.
The Naas Roads Policing Unit were out on patrol when they detected an unaccompanied learner driver speeding at 93kmh in a 60kmh zone on a wet local road at Castlekealy in Caragh.
Once Gardaí stopped the vehicle, the driver was checked for drugs and subsequently tested positive for cocaine. The driver was arrested and is due in court, while their car was seized.
Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X
The next incident happened at Straffan in Co Kildare. The Naas Roads Policing Unit stopped a vehicle due to an ANPR alert for no insurance.
This driver also tested positive for cocaine and was arrested for drug driving. The vehicle was impounded with court proceedings to follow for the driver.
Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X
Gardaí from the Newbridge Roads Policing Unit also intercepted a vehicle after noticing it was not properly insured.
A quick check on the Garda mobility app confirmed the car's insurance had expired in November and had not been insured since.
On top of that, the driver also tested positive for cocaine and faces a day in court.
Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X
Meanwhile, in Maynooth, during a mandatory intoxicant checkpoint at Parson Street lead by the Naas Roads Policing Unit, Gardaí stopped a driver who was not wearing a seatbelt.
Gardaí quickly discovered the driver was 'very intoxicated' so insisted on doing a roadside breath test.
The driver refused to provide a roadside breath specimen and was arrested and brought to Leixlip Garda Station where Gardaí say they remained 'uncooperative' and again, refused to provide a breath, blood or urine sample.
The driver was arrested for intoxicated driving. Photo: An Garda Síochána Kildare
This driver has since been charged with three offences and will appear in court soon.
"The driver now faces a four-year driving disqualification, a fine of up to €5,000 and up to six months in prison,' said a Garda spokesperson.
"Never drive under the influence of drink or drugs. It's dangerous It's illegal. It's never worth the risk,' they concluded.
Three drivers were arrested in Kildare for drug driving. Photo: Garda Traffic on X
News in 90 Seconds - June 17th
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Irish Times
34 minutes ago
- Irish Times
Gardaí investigate alleged fraudulent resale of Electric Picnic tickets
Gardaí are investigating the alleged fraudulent resale of Electric Picnic tickets reported in recent weeks and are warning people not to trust third-party sales for a sold-out event. The Electric Picnic arts and music festival is due to take place in Stradbally, Co Laois, next weekend. The festival is sold out, but reports have circulated on social media of people allegedly being scammed while attempting to purchase third-party tickets. 'It is important that people exert a great degree of caution if attempting to purchase tickets for a sold-out event through any third-party, known or otherwise,' a Garda press officer said. 'Do not trust that the tickets you believe you are purchasing are real. It is likely that they will not materialise and, in fact, do not exist.' READ MORE 'Please do not send money through any app in advance,' the spokesperson said. Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of online fraud is asked to report it to gardaí.
RTÉ News
5 hours ago
- RTÉ News
Inquiry into alleged fraudulent resale of Electric Picnic tickets
Gardaí have said they are investigating alleged incidents of online fraud - the alleged resale of event tickets - that are believed to have occurred in recent weeks. Electric Picnic returns to Stradbally on 29 August, with tickets all sold out, except for resale tickets. Gardaí said they are appealing to anyone who believes that they may have been a victim of online fraud to please report it at your local garda station in person or by phone, or alternatively call the Freephone Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. In a statement, An Garda Síochána said: "It is important that people exert a great degree of caution if attempting to purchase tickets for a sold-out event through any third-party known or otherwise. "Do not trust that the tickets you believe you are purchasing are real. It is likely that they will not materialise and in fact, do not exist." "Please do not send money through any app in advance," it added.
RTÉ News
6 hours ago
- RTÉ News
Man appears in court over alleged assault of Dublin Bus driver
A man has appeared in court charged with the alleged assault of a Dublin Bus driver. Romanian national Ionut Christian Biraz, 39, of no fixed address, who arrived in Ireland three months ago, was charged with assault causing harm to the 63-year-old driver at Beresford Place in the city centre and production of a weapon during the incident at around 2pm yesterday. He appeared before Dublin District Court. The court heard directions from the DPP have to be obtained, and an additional charge could be brought. Gardaí objected to bail due to the seriousness of the case. Gardaí agreed with defence solicitor Eoin Lysaght that Mr Biraz had the presumption of innocence and, about comments he made in his interview, English was not his first language. The judge refused bail. Mr Biraz, who listened to the proceedings with the help of an interpreter, was granted legal aid, and the judge also directed that he get medical attention in custody. He will appear again at Cloverhill District Court tomorrow.
