Four other drivers were caught doing speeds in excess of 140 km/h.

Notices were issued for speeding, bald tyres, holding mobile phones while driving and the non wearing of seatbelts.

In one instance, a driver took avoidance action but was intercepted and failed a roadside drugs test.

Yesterday's search was part of Operation Tara.

Cavan Roads Policing Unit say they will continue to focus on the N3 in the run-up to Christmas.

In a separate incident, a driver was arrested for providing a false name and address to gardaí.

Cavan Roads Policing Unit has also been carrying out speed checks in the run-up to Christmas.