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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Irish Independent
Driver on cocaine caught speeding at 175kmh as Gardaí seize untaxed car
The driver was stopped by Laois Roads Policing Unit and was arrested on the spot. Follow Independent Laois on Facebook The vehicle was seized by gardaí after further checks revealed that it was untaxed for the previous six months. Gardaí have asked that all motorists keep the roads safe for everyone and issued this reminder: 'Speed kills. Drugs impair. No tax, no excuse'. Meanwhile, the Laois Roads Policing Unit also stopped a driver texting on their phone of the M7 over the weekend. When the vehicle was stopped it had no insurance, tax or NCT and was seized. The driver was issued with a fixed charge notice and court proceedings have commenced.
Sunday World
13-06-2025
- Sunday World
Unaccompanied learner driver is caught speeding with €40k of drugs in car
Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle yesterday evening, Wednesday, June, 11, and following a vehicle search discovered both Cocaine and Cannabis. Car and quantity of drugs seized on M7 yesterday. Photo: An Garda Síochána Laois/Offaly Gardaí in Laois have seized €40,000 worth of drugs after stopping a speeding car on the M7 driven by an unaccompanied learner driver. Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle yesterday evening, Wednesday, June, 11, and following a vehicle search discovered both Cocaine and Cannabis. Car and quantity of drugs seized on M7 yesterday. Photo: An Garda Síochána Laois/Offaly Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 13 2025 The vehicle was seized and the driver was arrested, charged and brought before Portlaoise District Court this morning. Meanwhile in Offaly, the Roads Policing Unit detected a driver travelling at 106kmh in a 50kmh zone. The driver was arrested, charged and is due to appear in court. An Garda Síochána in Laois/Offaly have urged driver to 'please slow down'.
