Conor McGregor was arrested for alleged dangerous driving in Dublin on Tuesday evening.
It's understood the UFC fighter was detained in west Dublin after his Bentley worth €170,000 came to the attention of gardai.
The 33-year-old was travelling in Palmerstown when gardai were alerted.
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McGregor was pulled over by gardai and arrested for suspected road traffic offences.
He was brought to Lucan Garda station, where he has since been charged and released on bail.
It is understood he has been charged with dangerous driving and will appear before Blanchardstown district court at a later date.
If convicted of dangerous driving, McGregor faces a maximum punishment of a fine of up to €5,000 or six months imprisonment, or both.
A Garda spokesperson told The Irish Mirror: “Gardai arrested a man aged in his 30s in relation an incident of dangerous driving in the Palmerstown area yesterday evening, Tuesday 22nd March 2022.
“The man was taken to Lucan Garda Station where he was later charged. He has been released pending an appearance before Blanchardstown District Court at a later date.”
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