Five arrests for driving while intoxicated in Leitrim over last week

Published 11th Jul 2022, 12:57 GMT

One of the garda checkpoints over the last week. Picture: Sligo/Leitrim garda Facebook

placeholder image — One of the garda checkpoints over the last week. Picture: Sligo/Leitrim garda Facebook

Five people have been arrested for driving while intoxicated in Leitrim over the past week.

In a post on the Sligo/Leitrim garda Facebook page it was noted:

"Good weather has arrived and road safety is on our mind in Lovely leitrim.

Roads policing and Gardai in leitrim In the past week, have detected 5 intoxicated drivers, removed 5 vehicles from our roads, and conducted numerous checkpoints. Working with our partners in the RSA and customs and excise, we conducted two multi agency checkpoints. Stay safe and arrive alive."