Longford gardaí arrest drivers following separate drug and drunk driving incidents

Longford gardaí arrest drivers following separate drug and drunk driving incidentsplaceholder image
Longford gardaí arrest drivers following separate drug and drunk driving incidents

Longford gardaí arrested two drivers following separate drug and drunk driving incidents over the bank holiday weekend. 

On Monday in Edgeworthstown, following reports of dangerous driving in the area, Longford Roads Policing Unit stopped a car and the driver proceeded to test positive for cocaine and cannabis and was subsequently arrested. Court proceedings are to follow.

While over the weekend, in Granard, Longford RPU were conducting a checkpoint when they noticed a car turn away from it. The driver subsequently failed a roadside alcohol test and was arrested. Court proceedings are to follow. 

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