Gardai not overly concerned by numerous drug seizures
Gardai in Leitrim say they are not overly concerned about the number of drug seizures in the county in recent months because the Leitrim public are vigilant. This month over €300,000 worth of Cannabis was discovered and seized in Aughavas and Carrigallen. Last September €50,000 of drugs were seized in…
No link known between Leitrim drug seizures
Gardai in Leitrim say they have found no link between two recent drug seizures in the Carrigallen area. 140 thousand euro worth of Cannibas was discovered the in Leitrim village earlier this week with another 200 thousand worth of the drug discovered in nearby Aughavas at the beginning of January.…
Gardaí uncover cannabis grow house in Leitrim
Gardaí in Carrick-on-Shannon have uncovered a cannabis grow house in Aughavass, Leitrim. 250 mature plants ready for harvesting have been seized in a highly sophisticated grow house with an estimated street value in excess of €200,000. A non national, in his early 50’s, has been arrested at the scene and is…
Alcohol is the biggest reason for addiction treatment in north west
A new report shows that Alcohol is the biggest reason for people in the north west receiving addiction treatment and counselling. The report delivered to members of the Leitrim Joint Policing Committee yesterday says 1082 people were referred for addiction treatment in 2014. The report from the Northwest Regional…