A driver with no license was stopped at a garda checkpoint and tested positive for cocaine and cannabis.
The person was arrested for drug driving and the vehicle was seized at a checkpoint in Co Longford.
An Garda Siochana posted on Twitter: "Roscommon RPU stopped this vehicle at a checkpoint in Longford.
"The driver had no license and a check on the mobility app showed they were disqualified.
"They also tested positive for cocaine and cannabis.
"They were arrested for drug driving and the vehicle seized."
Almost half of Irish motorists were stopped at a Garda checkpoint in January, new data has revealed.
The AA Ireland survey of 6,000 Irish motorists found that 45.41% of motorists had been stopped at a checkpoint within the past month.
As the country entered the third lockdown, Gardai ramped up their efforts to clamp down on level five rule breakers.
AA Director of Consumer Affairs, Conor Faughnan said: “In recent months and particularly since we entered the third lockdown, we have seen a significant nationwide effort by Gardaí to carry out checkpoints in order to police and enforce the lockdown restrictions introduced by the Government.
“The most important thing in carrying out these checkpoints is ensuring that the restrictions are being enforced while also avoiding causing unnecessary inconvenience for those who are undertaking essential travel, such as our front-line workers.”
While 73.35% of motorists said they were “very satisfied” with the manner of the Garda operating the checkpoint, just 45.76% described themselves as very satisfied with the thoroughness of the checks.
Faughan said: “Overall, the majority of motorists support checkpoints in general and those who encounter a checkpoint are satisfied with the management of the checkpoint and the manner of the Garda they encounter,”
“In terms of the checks themselves, we have made some improvement by providing Gardaí with modern methods, such as ANPR to check valid insurance is in place, but there is still some scope for further improvements to allow Gardaí to do their jobs as effectively and efficiently as possible.”
Despite the increased garda presence, some members of the public continue to flout the restrictions.
Gardai in Cork caught three separate 5km rule-breakers in the space of just hours on Thursday of last week.
Officers on duty on the M8 at Glanmire stopped three vehicles including one motorist who had travelled more than 200km.
A garda spokesperson said: “Fines were issued to all three people for these incidents. Everyone must play their part during this challenging time. Before you get in your car, ask yourself, is this essential?
“By limiting our movements and contact with each other, we can help stop the spread of #Covid19. “
