30,000 cigarettes were also found in the back.
Gardaí have seized a vehicle that's been without tax for over a year and a half.
The van was stopped by Laois Roads Policing Unit on Tuesday night, where it was discovered the tyres were also bald.
A search of the vehicle also revealed 30,000 cigarettes in the back, and an inspection by customs found the van to be full of agricultural diesel.
The vehicle and the cigarettes have been seized, and a number of prosecutions will follow.
Applications Open For 2025 Trench Award To Midlands Musicians
Six finalists will perform a 15-minute programme at the awards.
26 Homeless People In The Midlands To Be Housed By 2026
An extra €1.5m in funding is being allocated to the Housing First scheme.
SIPTU To Meet With Bord Na Mona Employees To Consider Strike
Bord na Mona is facing a possible sale.
An Bord Pleanála Approve Flood Relief Scheme For Lough Funshinagh
The Taoiseach has welcomed the decision.
Midlands Credit Unions Join With A Total Of 80,000 Members
The union with create a stronger and more efficient facility.
HRT Scheme "Subsidised Not Free" Says Longford Westmeath TD
The government promised to provide free HRT to women from early this month.
8 Students To Get Over €60,000 Bord na Móna Scholarship
The students selected must live in the vicinity of a windfarm.
New River Shannon Project Could Cost €10.4bn
Public consultation has started on the project to pump water to Dublin.
REA Report Sees Average Offaly House Price Stay Static For Last Quarter
A new survey by the Real Estate Alliance examines the cost of a three-bed semi-detached home.
Two Firearms and Cannabis Discovered During Search In The Midlands
The discovery was made on Wednesday this week.
Memorial Walk Taking Place For Third Anniversary Of Ashling Murphy
She tragically lost her life in January 2022.
Funeral Details For Westmeath Woman Killed Last Month Released
Mirjana Pap's body was discovered in Roscommon on December 30th.
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland Calling On The Midlands To "Step-Up"
The charity wants people to get walking to raise much needed funds.
MEP "Bowled Over" By Quality Of Midlands Young Scientists
Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly is raving about the standard of this year's exhibition.
Thaw Expected As Worst Of Wintry Weather Is Coming To An End
The midlands is among 15 counties that emerged from another Status Orange weather warning overnight.
Midlands Groups Receive Arts Council Funding
Nationally, the latest round of grants amounted to €68.5m.
Fresh Status Orange Low Temperature Warning Issued For Midlands
It's in effect until 8 am tomorrow morning.
Visiting Restrictions In Place In Tullamore Hospital
There is a high number of patients with flu, RSV and Covid 19.
Westmeath Takeaway Served With Closure Order
The business was closed for three days last month.
15,000 Signatures On Mullingar Woman's Petition To Reduce Financial Strain On Cancer Patients
She wants to bring the issue to the Dáil.
