Five drug drivers detected in 24-hours in Monaghan

Gardaí in Monaghan detected five drug drivers in a 24-hour period. The detections were all made in the Carrickmacross area.

Monaghan Roads Policing Unit carried out the roadside drugs tests yesterday. Samples taken from drivers have now been sent to the medial bureau of rod safety for examination with prosecutions to follow.

Gardaí shared the information on social media garnering praise and thanks from members of the public with one follower commenting: "so many lives saved".