Concern that €100,000 worth of drugs was being stored in local area
A Sligo councillor says it’s a matter of concern that €100,000 worth of drugs were being stored in the Ballisodare area. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says it’s particularly serious because of the presence of a number of schools in the locality. The drugs were found in a package by…
€100,000 worth of drugs found near Ballisodare, Co Sligo
Gardai are appealing for the public’s help following the discovery of €100,000 of drugs near Ballisodare in County Sligo. A man walking his dog at Glenwood, Ballisodare, discovered a package containing the drugs. Gardai searched the package and found powder and tablets, which have now been confirmed as ecstasy, with…
Drugs now a problem everywhere, including rural areas
Drugs are a problem in all parts of Sligo and Leitrim not just in urban areas. That’s according to the head of the Sligo Leitrim Divisional Drugs Unit who says it’s now a nationwide problem and can no longer be linked uniquely to towns and cities. Speaking to Ocean FM…
Alcohol misuse: Look at what happens in the home, urges expert
Alcohol and cannabis are the two most misused substances in the north west. That’s according to the Northwest Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, which has just issued its 2016 annual report. And when it comes to referrals for treatment, men outnumbered women by almost two to one.The figures recorded…
Drugs seized and woman arrested in Carraroe
A woman in her 30s was arrested yesterday evening following the planned search of a house in the Carraroe area of Sligo. Cannibas and cocaine with an approximate street value of €80,000 was seized following the raid. The woman is currently being detained at Ballymote Garda Station under the Drug…
Leitrim Councillor is shocked at amount of drugs cultivated and taken in county
A Leitrim Councillor says he’s shocked at the level of drugs being cultivated and taken in the county. Sinn Fein Councillor Padraig Fallon was responding to confirmation by a Garda Superintendent at a recent Joint Policing Committee meeting that most of the people recently involved in cultivating or selling illegal…
New Garda drug testing measures to be in place by Easter
A Donegal campaigner says a new roadside drugtesting measures will be in place by the Gardai by Easter. Mary Clinton founder of the A-Ceart road safety group says this is welcome news for road safety in Ireland. She was speaking on Ocean FM this morning in support of proposals by…