Motorist pursued and arrested by gardai in Midlands after turning away from checkpoint
A motorist in the Midlands was arrested by gardai after turning away from checkpoint.
Gardai say the vehicle turned away from a Garda checkpoint in Offaly.
After a short traffic pursuit, the driver was stopped.
The motorist was found to be drug driving and cannabis herb was also found in the vehicle.
Gardai say the motorist was arrested and court prosecutions will follow.