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Boy, 15, arrested by Gardai on suspicion of drug driving in Dublin City

A young teenage boy was arrested by Gardai on suspicion of drug driving in Dublin City after failing a roadside breath test.

The 15-year-old tested positive for cannabis while behind the wheel of a car, Gardai revealed on Twitter.

They stopped the vehicle after spotting the young driver near Dublin Castle and he was taken into custody.

A garda tweet said: "DMR Roads Policing, Dublin Castle, observed car being driven by a 15 year old youth who subsequently failed roadside drug test.

"Arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of cannabis, blood specimen taken. Investigations are continuing."

Meanwhile, a motorist in Carlow disqualified from driving for six years tested positive for two drugs - after being nabbed for speeding.

A roadside breath test found opiates and cannabis in the driver's system.

This was after gardai stopped the motorist for travelling at 154km/h on the M9.

A garda tweet said: "Carlow Roads Policing Unit stopped a driver speeding at 154kph on the M9 motorway.

"The driver, who was already disqualified for 6 years, tested positive for drug driving following a roadside drugs test.

"Driver was arrested and charged. Court proceedings to follow."

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