Driver under influence of cocaine arrested as he failed to stop for Gardai

A driver, who failed to stop for Gardai, tested positive for cannabis in Co Cork.

The incident occurred near Rathcormac, a small town in North Co Cork.

"The driver of this car failed to stop when signalled to do so by Gardaí. He subsequently tested positive for cannabis," said An Garda Síochána on X, formerly known as Twitter.

According to the gardai, cocaine and cannabis were found in the vehicle.

"He was arrested and charged with a number of offences, and is now before the courts," they added.