Longford gardaí arrest speeding learner driver who tests positive for cannabis

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Over the Easter weekend, Longford gardaí arrested a speeding learner driver who tested positive for cannabis.

While on patrol, Longford Roads Policing Unit stopped a car on the N5 in Longford for driving at 149km in a 100km zone.

They also found that the driver was driving on a learner permit unaccompanied by a qualified driver and the driver also tested positive for cannabis.

The driver was arrested and the car was seized and court proceedings are to follow.

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