A 24 per cent increase in convictions for drug offences has been recorded in 2025.
31 took place last year.
Locally, Roscommon District Court saw the biggest percentage increase last year, with the number of convictions doubling to 26.
While there was a 8 per cent increase at Carrick on Shannon District Court.
Fianna Fáil Cllr Seamus Butler believes there are reasons behind the increase:
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