Gardaí noticed the driver was acting suspiciously.
A Laois motorist is facing a court appearance after testing positive for cocaine and cannabis.
The local Roads Policing unit stopped the driver who was acting suspiciously in Portlaoise.
Gardaí carried out a roadside drugs test after smelling cannabis.
Cannabis herb was seized following a search of the car and the driver was arrested.
Revenue Officers Seize Contraband Worth €173k
It follows various operations in the Midlands, Dublin, Cork, and Rosslare Europort.
Laois Woman Urges People To Think Twice Before Commenting On Appearance
Portlaoise woman Hayley Dunne, an Aer Lingus cabin crew member, has Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
New Novel Reimagines Princess Margaret’s Tense 1965 Visit To Laois
Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon visited Abbeyleix in 1965.
Fuel Protest Group To Meet In Westmeath Over Cost Of Living
The meeting is expected to address next steps, including whether to hold additional nationwide protests.
Laois Court Hears Of Child Being Swung Around By Legs
The case was heard in Portlaoise District Court.
Fish Kill In Offaly River Leaves Almost 70 Fish Dead
The incident has largely affected brown trout the waterway in Tullamore town.
Energy Costs Emerge As Top Budget Concern For Voters
The Government is looking at keeping the petrol and diesel tax cuts in place through the spring.
Uisce Éireann Faces Calls For Answers Over Water Outages In Offaly
Water supply disruptions were an issue across Birr over the weekend.
