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Speeding motorist who also tested positive for cocaine arrested by Longford Gardaí

Driver travelling at 96km/h in a built up area is facing future court appearance

Speeding motorist who also tested positive for cocaine arrested by Longford Gardaí

Driver travelling at 96km/h in a built up area is facing future court appearance

A speeding motorist, who also tested positive for cocaine, was arrested by Longford Gardaí on Monday evening, February 3.

Longford Gardaí stopped the car after it was detected travelling at 96km/h in a built up area in Ballymahon.

Also read: Heed your speed! Longford motorists take note - speed limits being cut with some rural roads going to 30km/h

The driver of the vehicle subsequently tested positive for cocaine and were arrested.

A court appearance will follow. 

Also read: Busted: Longford Gardaí seize cocaine following searches of two properties

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