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06 Sept 2025

Gardai arrest Porsche driver caught at crazy speed on motorway in Midlands

Vehicle was detected speeding at 175kph by Gardai on the M7

Gardai arrest Porsche driver caught at crazy speed on motorway in Midlands

Gardai arrest Porsche driver caught at crazy speed on motorway in Midlands

Gardai have arrested a Porsche driver caught driving at a crazy speed on a motorway in the Midlands.

On Wednesday evening on the M7, the vehicle was detected speeding at 175kph by gardai who noted that this was well above the limit and putting lives at risk. 

Gardai day that upon stopping the driver, they tested positive for cocaine and were arrested at the scene.

Further checks revealed the vehicle was untaxed for the previous six months and the vehicle was seized.

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