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06 Sept 2025

Gardaí not horsing around after arresting driver pulling trailer in Kilkenny

Gardaí in Kilkenny not horsing around as they arrest driver pulling trailer

Picture: An Garda Síochána

Last Sunday in Kilkenny, the driver of this SUV towing a horsebox was stopped in the city by members of the road policing unit.

He failed a roadside test showing positive for cannabis and cocaine.

The driver was then arrested and the vehicle (untaxed and unlicenced to pull a trailer) was seized. 

A blood test was taken back at the station.

"The horse was safely repatriated," a garda spokesperson said.

"The driver awaits the results from analysis."

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