'Mini car. Major problems' - Laois Gardaí say motorist was seven times over the limit

Laois Gardaí say a disqualified motorist was seven times over the alcohol limit while driving in Portlaoise. 

“Laois RPU(Roads Policing Unit) stopped this Mini at a checkpoint in Portlaoise yesterday,” Gardaí said. 

The motorists was stopped on the slip lane to the motorway in Portlaoise. 

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According to Gardaí,  “driver came back at seven times over the alcohol limit…and was already disqualified from driving.”

Gardaí said the driver was arrested and court proceedings have commenced. They said the BMW Mini car was seized and stated: “Mini car. Major problems.”