Four drivers were found drug driving at a major checkpoint on one of Ireland's busiest motorways this week.
Customs, the Road Safety Authority and gardai set up checks on the M7 near Derryvorrigan, Borris-in-Ossory, on the border of Laois and Offaly on Tuesday.
The following offences were found during the day long operation:
- Four drivers were detected driving under the influence of Drugs.
- One person was arrested after they were found in possession of €700 worth of Cocaine.
- One person was arrested on foot of a live bench warrant and brought before Portlaoise District Court.
- Seven drivers were detected driving with agri (green) diesel in their fuel tanks and now face fines of up to €2000.
One driver was stopped while attempting to drive from Dublin to Limerick on a flat tyre.
A number of other motorists were fined for minor offences.
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