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05 Sept 2025

SHOCKING - Gardaí arrest learner driver under the influence but there's more...

The driver tested positive for cocaine

SHOCKING - Gardaí arrest learner driver under the influence but there's more...

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Gardaí in Kildare stopped a learner driver under the influence but there is more.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: "We were carrying out speed checks in Rathbride, Co Kildare yesterday when found this car speeding at 91km/h in a 60km/h zone.

"They were stopped and the driver was found to be an unaccompanied learner, who also tested positive for cocaine.

"They were arrested.

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"Court to follow."

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