The driver was arrested and taken into custody. Credit: An Garda Síochána Louth
A motorist has been arrested in Dundalk after testing positive for cocaine during a traffic stop.
The incident occurred yesterday when members of the Dundalk Roads Policing Unit stopped an Audi for speeding. Upon engaging with the driver, Gardaí conducted a roadside drug test, which returned a positive result for cocaine.
The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
In a statement on social media, An Garda Síochána – Louth said: "Dundalk Roads Policing Unit were on patrol yesterday when they stopped the driver of this Audi for speeding. Driver tested positive for Cocaine and was arrested."
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