Huge increase in sale and supply of drugs in Dublin

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The sale and distribution of drugs in parts of Dublin has dramatically increased on last year.

Gardai in Crumlin, Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard all recorded huge increases in drug crimes this year.

In total, the South Central district recorded 160 cases of the sale and distribution of drugs in the 12 months up to mid-July this year.

That's up by 54 cases on the same period last year.

Kilmainham and Kevin Street Garda Stations reported the problem increased by a shocking 76pc in their area alone, compared with 2014.

They had 104 detections of the sale and supply of drugs in their districts, compared to just 59 between July 2013 and July 2014.

The DMR West division, which encompasses Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard, saw 27 detections of sale and supply of drugs this year, an increase of 42pc. Gardai in Ballyfermot say they have conducted 530 searches for drugs in...

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