A motorist was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs in Sligo yesterday.

The driver was observed drumming with drumsticks on the steering wheel whilst driving in the Strandhill Road area, bringing him to the attention of Gardaí.

The vehicle was stopped and searched, with officers finding some Cannabis in the car.

The driver failed the roadside drug test, returning positive for cannabis.

He was arrested and brought to Ballymote Garda Station where further tests were carried out.

He must now await the result of these tests and faces a possible court appearance in the near future.