Carlow Gardaí on Covid-19 patrols detect motorist suspected of driving on cocaine

Carlow Gardaí on Covid-19 patrols have detected a motorist suspected of driving on cocaine.

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Carlow Roads Policing Unit on patrols on Monday evening stopped a vehicle for speeding.

A subsequent oral fluid test proved positive for cocaine.

Gardaí said: "Driver arrested and the results of blood sample are awaited. Never drive while under influence of an intoxicant."