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Gardai make drugs seizure and arrest following traffic stop in Laois

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a hit and run

Gardai in Laois stopped a car and made a drugs seizure following a routine stop yesterday.

The Laois roads policing unit was on patrol when they spotted a vehicle with non conforming number plates.

They stopped the vehicle and then discovered a quantity of drugs inside.

Gardai say that the driver will now appear in court following the incident.

A spokesperson said: “Laois Roads Policing Unit on patrol stopped a vehicle which was fitted with non conforming number plates.

“Things went from bad to worse for the driver when a quantity of Cannabis was discovered in the vehicle. Court appearance to follow.

“It is every drivers individual responsibility to ensure that their vehicle is fully compliant with all aspects of Road Traffic legislation before taking a car out onto a public road.”

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