Kilkenny gardaí make arrest as two drivers reprimanded for shocking behaviour

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Gardaí were conducting checkpoints in North Kilkenny

Members of the Kilkenny Roads Policing Unit made two ‘lifesaver’ interventions while conducting checkpoints locally.

On the M8 in Urlingford, gardaí arrested a driver who was speeding and tested positive for cocaine.

Meanwhile, a 17 year old was detected driving at 172kph and proceeding have commenced for dangerous driving.

“With extra traffic volumes we encourage drivers to slow down, never drive under the influence of an intoxicant and ultimately, arrive alive!,” a garda spokesperson said.

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