Dundalk gardai arrest novice driver who tested positive for cocaine

Dundalk Roads Policing Unit stopped the driver of a BMW over the weekend and discovered the driver was a novice but with no N plates displayed.

The driver then tested positive at the roadside for cocaine and cannabis and was arrested and a blood sample was taken.

Gardai say: "This was one of a number of arrests made by our Roads Policing Units and we will continue to carry out patrols and checkpoints for the rest of the Bank Holiday weekend.

"Hope everyone has a enjoyable and safe Bank Holiday."