HGV driver arrested during road safety operation in North Kilkenny

A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant in North Kilkenny this afternoon.

The arrest was made at a joint checkpoint involving the Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority in the Castlecomer area.

He was driving an articulated HGV and allegedly tested positive for cannabis.

Investigations are ongoing.