Gardaí say a suspected drug driver was doing 169 kph in Portlaoise
Published 21st Aug 2026, 14:00 BST
The driver was arrested by members of the Laois Roads Policing Unit
Laois Gardaí detected a driver travelling at 169kph on the motorway in Laois.
The motorist was pulled over due to the speeding offence by members of the Laois Roads Policing Unit.
Gardaí conducted a roadside drug test for cannabis which the motorist failed.
They were arrested and charged with driving under the influence.
Gardai said court court proceedings have commenced.