The Garda Helicopter was called in to assist.
A driver has been arrested after a high speed chase that begun in the midlands.
The motorist failed to stop for the Laois Roads Policing unit after they were detected travelling at 174kmph eastbound on the M7 after 1pm.
The Garda Helicopter was called in to assist which led to Gardai in Dublin stopping the Red Skoda Octavia.
If any road users encountered this vehicle or have dashcam footage which could be off assistance please contact Portlaoise Garda Station and ask to speak to the Roads Policing Unit.
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