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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Cian O'Broin

Gardai's cheeky message to driver who tests positive for four different kinds of drugs

A roads policing unit had a cheeky message for one driver after they arrested them for driving under the influence of four different types of drugs.

Delvin Roads Policing Unit were on their way to escort the Wexford hurling team over the weekend when they stopped a driver for speeding.

The driver tested positive for cocaine, cannabis, benzodiazepine and amphetamines, gardai confirmed.

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"Lovely Hurlin', 4-0," wrote the Garda unit, based in Co Westmeath.

They informed the public that the driver they stopped was arrested and that a court date is due to follow.

While Westmeath (1-15) may have lost to Wexford's 2-23 on Sunday in the Allianz Hurling League, the Delvin Roads Policing Unit won the hearts and mind of Twitter users following their traffic stop.

One user said: "Well done Delvin RPU here's hoping the judge hands down appropriate Sentence."

Another wrote: "Thank you."

Taking no prisoners, another suggested that gardai "throw the key away."

One final post said: "Well done."

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