Disqualified driver caught on the road by Laois Gardai on St Stephen's Day

A disqualified driver was detected on the roads in the Midlands on St Stephen's Day an is now facing a day in court after being arrested.

Laois Roads Policing Unit detected a disqualified driver this evening using the Garda Mobility App at an MIT checkpoint.

The driver was arrested and a court appearance will follow.

Cannabis also was found by Gardai during a subsequent search of the vehicle.