Gardai in Sligo yesterday observed a driver of a car on the Strandhill road in the town drumming with drumstick on the steering wheel of the vehicle.
The vehicle was subsequently stopped and searched. Gardai have confirmed that an amount of Cannabis was found in car.
The driver failed a roadside drug test and tested positive for cannabis.
He was arrested and brought to Ballymote Garda Station where further tests were carried out.
Meanwhile Gardai in Donegal that were taking part in the ‘Fanacht operation’ detected a disqualified driver at a checkpoint in the Ballyshannon area.
The driver was arrested and a Court appearance will follow.
