Suspected drug driver tried to evade Garda checkpoint at Kilkenny town
A suspected drug driver was arrested after he attempted to turn away from a Garda checkpoint in county Kilkenny.
The driver’s vehicle was also found to be displaying false discs when he was pulled over by gardai.
Gardai confirmed charges will follow.
A local Garda spokesperson said: “The driver of this vehicle was displaying false discs and was arrested by Gardai from the Roads Policing Unit after turning away from a Mandatory Intoxicant Checkpoint in Callan. He failed a roadside drugs test.
“Charges to follow regardless, for fraudulent discs, further charges in the event of his blood sample coming back positive for drugs.”