Laois gardai arrest driver after double postive drugs test

A learner driver who tested postive for drugs while behind the wheel is facing a court.

Laois Offaly gardai issued a statement after the driver was stopped and detained.

"Laois Roads Policing Unit on patrol earlier today stopped a Learner Permit holder who was driving while unaccompanied and failed a roadside drug test for cannabis and  ocaine.

"Driver arrested and Court proceedings commenced," said gardai.