UPDATE: Six people arrested on suspicion of drug driving in Carlow and Kilkenny in 36 hours
Published 15th May 2020, 14:15 BST
Updated 18th May 2020, 08:46 BST
One driver was later re-arrested for driving the wrong way on a one way street
Six people were arrested on suspicion of drug driving in Carlow and Kilkenny over just 36 hours this week.
One driver was stopped travelling at 163km/h on the M9 in Carlow and tested positive for cocaine and benzodiazepines.
This driver was later re-arrested for driving the wrong way on a one way street.
Blood samples sent for analysis and prosecutions to follow.
Gardaí said: "Never drive while intoxicated."