They're trying to encourage people to abide by rules.
Motorists should expect to meet gardaí on roads across this midlands this weekend.
More checkpoints and patrols will be in place to investigate breaches of covid-19 guidelines, while also helping with regular crime prevention.
Sergeant Andrew Harran in Athlone says it's a visibility campaign, to encourage people to follow the rules for the sake of public health:
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