Gardaí 'don't have the capacity' to carry out roadside drug testing

Garda Sergeants and Inspectors say it may be some time before roadside drug testing is actually carried out by the force, despite the announcement that it can commence from tomorrow.

Gardaí 'don't have the capacity' to carry out roadside drug testing

Garda Sergeants and Inspectors say it may be some time before roadside drug testing is actually carried out by the force, despite the announcement that it can commence from tomorrow.

The Road Traffic Act comes into force tomorrow, but the AGSI says its members haven't received training in using drug testing devices.

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