Four people were arrested on suspicion of drug driving and another motorist on suspicion of drink driving during a garda operation in South Kilkenny earlier this week.
Up to 40 gardaí were involved in the operation which took place in locations across South Kilkenny.
Three vehicles, which had no valid insurance, were also seized during the high visibility garda operation.
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