Dedicated drugs unit to be established in Donegal
A new dedicated drugs unit that will serve the entire county of Donegal is expected to be up and running by the end of October. The decision was announced at today’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee by Chief Superindendent Aidan Glacken. So far in 2023, 3.6 million euro of…
Local Councillor wants to know how Gardaí will reduce the number of burglaries in Leitrim
Next Monday’s joint policing committee meeting in Leitrim is expected to hear calls on Gardaí to outline how they intend to deal with the large number of burglaries that have taken place locally in recent times. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott has tabled a motion on the issue. …
Cllr claims no-deal Brexit will cause hardship to Leitrim farmers
The issue of border policing in Leitrim in the event of a no-deal Brexit was raised at yesterday’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee in Leitrim. Fine Gael Councillor and local election candidate Sean McDermott says there will be serious implications for those living along the border in the county…
Leitrim Superintendent warns against people ‘taking law into their own hands’
Gardai have warned against people taking the law into their own hands in cases of local crime. It follows an incident of false imprisonment in January of last year when a youngster was bundled into a car while walking out towards the mart in Manorhamilton. Leitrim Gardai say they believe…
Sligo JPC pays tribute to retiring Superintendent Mary Murray
Photo: Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken and Superintendent Mary Murray greeting Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan at Sligo Garda Station recently. Photo courtesy of Rory O’Brien. Sligo’s Joint Policing Committee has paid tribute to outgoing Superintendent Mary Murray today. Mary Murray has over 30 years service with An Garda Siochana and…
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…
Sligo Councillor says Joint Policing Committee is ‘a waste of resources’
A Sligo Councillor has stepped down from the Joint Policing Committee in the county. Independent Councillor Michael Clarke submitted his resignation at a meeting of the Council yesterday after submitting a motion saying he has concerns it’s a waste of resources. He received Council support for his motion to get…