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Motorist faces court after drug-drive detection

A motorist was detected drug-driving in Fahan today. Gardaí from Buncrana Garda Station and members of the Roads Policing Unit detected a vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner. The driver was stopped and subsequently arrested after they failed ...

29 Dec 2021 at 10:53

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Donegal gardai make nineteen arrests for drink or drug-driving

Nineteen motorists were arrested in Donegal for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the festive period. Six of those arrests were made between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, it has been confirmed. From December 20 to January 1,...

02 Jan 2024 at 10:47

Local News

Speed detection leads Donegal gardai to drug-driver

A motorist in Letterkenny was arrested for drug-driving on Friday night – after a speeding detection drew the attention of gardai. The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were on duty in the Dromore area at the time. Officers detected a vehicle ...

20 Apr 2024 at 07:10

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Motorist arrested for drug driving was found to have cannabis in his possession

A motorist has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving in Donegal, having failed a roadside breath test. A garda spokesperson said: "Buncrana Roads Policing Unit arrested a driver on suspicion of drug driving. "Gardaí detected a strong ...

28 Dec 2022 at 12:18

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Eleven Easter weekend arrests for drink/drug-driving in Donegal

There were eleven arrests for drink or drug-driving in Donegal over the Easter weekend. Gardaí conducted high visibility checkpoints and speed checks throughout the county and there were several offences detected. The eleven motorists ...

18 Apr 2022 at 16:15

Motoring News

Donegal Gardaí warn of risk to lives after driver tested positive for cannabis and cocaine

Gardaí in Donegal are reminding people that poor decisions cost lives and cause devastation to families. The warning was issued following the arrest of a driver who tested positive for cannabis and cocaine while driving during Storm ...

28 Dec 2021 at 12:49

Local News

Donegal gardai warn motorists are 'playing roulette'

After another busy weekend on the county's roads, Donegal gardai have warned that too many people 'are playing roulette with the lives of others'. On Sunday night, gardai from Letterkenny Garda Station arrested a driver on ...

08 Apr 2024 at 15:46

National News

Near miss as drink-driver nearly crashes into gardaí while arresting drug-driving learner

Gardaí had a terrifying near-miss when a drink-driver almost crashed into them while in the process of arresting a speeding drug-driving learner on Thursday. Gardaí in Crookstown, Co Cork initially stopped the speeding ...

13 Dec 2024 at 14:51

Local News

Motorist not wearing seatbelt caught drug driving in Carndonagh

Another drug driver was arrested in Donegal on Friday. The detection was made in Carndonagh after the motorist was initially stopped for not wearing a seatbelt. Gardai from the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit stopped the ...

19 Nov 2023 at 12:16

National News

Man driving erratically in car with bald tyres also tested positive for meth - Gardaí

Gardaí have arrested a man caught drug driving in an erratic manner in a vehicle with dangerously defective tyres. According to Gardaí, officers on patrol in the Thomastown district in Co Kilkenny stopped the car ...

13 Oct 2023 at 10:15

Local News

Donegal driver caught at 159km/h while drunk and on drugs

A Donegal motorist caught driving at 159km/h was found to be drunk and under the influence of drugs. Gardai from the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit detected the vehicle on Tuesday evening while conducting a speed ...

08 Oct 2024 at 17:04

Local News

Garda warning after speeding van driver in Donegal tests positive for cocaine

A speeding van driver in Donegal tested positive for cocaine on Friday. Gardai from the Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were on duty when they detected a van travelling at 124km/h in a speed zone of 100km/h. The ...

10 May 2024 at 18:03

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