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24 Oct 2025

SHOCKING: Learner driver arrested after testing positive for cocaine and more

Gardaí were carrying out speed checks when the unaccompanied learner driver was caught

SHOCKING: Learner driver arrested after testing positive for cocaine and more

SHOCKING: Learner driver arrested after testing positive for cocaine and more

Gardaí in Kildare arrested a learner driver on Monday for a list of serious offences, including testing positive for cocaine. 

Gardaí were carrying out a speed checkpoint at Rathbride in Kildare when they detected the car travelling 91km/h in a 60km/h zone. 

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Once the driver was stopped by gardaí, it was discovered that the driver was not only speeding but also an unaccompanied learner driver. They also tested positive for cocaine. 

The learner driver was arrested and they are due to appear in court soon. 

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