Gardaí in Co. Kilkenny arrest motorist driving under the influence

By Cillian Doyle.

Gardaí in Co. Kilkenny have arrested a motorist for driving under the influence of drugs.

Thomastown Roads Policing Unit stopped a car on the M9 today where Gardaí carried out a drugs test roadside.

Officer found that the driver tested positive for cannabis.

A blood sample was taken followed by the arrest of the driver

Proceedings are to follow.

In a tweet, @Garda Traffic stated:

While on patrol, Thomastown Roads Policing Unit stopped this car on the M9.

The driver tested positive at the roadside for cannabis and the driver was arrested.

A blood sample was taken and proceedings are to follow.#DriveSafe #ArriveAlive pic.twitter.com/opjskaD3x4

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) May 21, 2021