A drug-fuelled speeding motorist was arrested after being caught with nearly €40,000 worth of drugs in their vehicle.
The man, in his 20s, was initially nabbed after he was caught travelling at a speed of 157km/h on the M9 in Co Carlow.
They went on to test positive for cocaine, cannabis and opiates after a roadside breath test.
Gardai subsequently recovered cocaine and around 2,000 ecstasy tablets from the vehilce. The vehicle was seized as the already disqualified driver was uninsured.
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The motorist was arrested and questioned before being released from Carlow Garda Station.
A garda tweet said: "Carlow Roads Policing Unit detected car speeding at 157km. Driver failed breath test.
"Vehicle seized - no insurance as driver disqualified. Arrested and taken to Carlow Garda Station.
"Vehicle searched and 2,000 ecstasy tablets and cocaine worth over €38,000 found. Arrested and questioned. Released - file to DPP."
