
Gardai have re-launched a strategy aimed at tackling local dealing.
The garda commissioner says he is not in favour of the legalisation of drugs.
It comes as gardai re-launched a strategy aimed at tackling local dealing.
Paul O’Donoghue reports.
Commissioner Drew Harris with A/Commissioner John O'Driscoll & D/Chief Superintendent Angela Willis at the commencement of Operation Tara - a new operation targeting street-level drug dealing & protecting communities from the “scourge of illegal drugs” https://t.co/JIh2Yaon3S pic.twitter.com/xYRszZuYT5
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) July 2, 2021
The Garda Commissioner says the legalisation of drugs has not been fully thought through.
While there has been a greater push recently to treat drugs as a health issue, Drew Harris says any changes must be carefully considered.
Gardai say they are looking to help families being intimidated over drug debts.
Officers say dealers often try to blackmail users over relatively small amounts of money, with relatives then forced to get involved.
Assistant commissioner John O'Driscoll says fighting drug intimidation will be key