News - Drugs
Drug-related intimidation cases rise locally
Drug-related intimidation is a pervasive and under-reported form of criminal activity that affects individuals, families and communities in Ireland.
May 8, 2026 18:14
Drug-related intimidation happening in every parish, says local Inspector
The County Longford Drug and Alcohol Forum recently launched a new website for support services.
Apr 20, 2026 17:39
Teenager due in court over Athlone drug seizure
Following an incident last Saturday evening, April 11th, Gardaí carried a search of a man.
Apr 14, 2026 13:12
Man charged after drugs seizure in Longford town
Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit carried out the search of a man on Richmond Street in the town shortly after 4pm last Saturday.
Apr 1, 2026 13:16
Local farmers intimidated by drug dealers
A meeting in Galway last week heard first-hand accounts of intimidation and its impact.
Mar 30, 2026 13:51
Councillor says 'drugs are rife' locally as number of convictions rise
Locally, Roscommon District Court saw the biggest percentage increase last year, with the number of convictions doubling to 26.
Mar 23, 2026 13:42
Number of drug convictions in local district courts increase in 2025
The data was provided to Fianna Fáil MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú.
Mar 23, 2026 09:39
Roscommon councillor urges people to avoid the 'misery' of drugs
It's after Judge Kenneth Connolly hit out at the 'absolute scourge' of drugs in Roscommon Circuit Court yesterday.
Mar 13, 2026 17:05
Revenue seize contraband worth over €135,000 in Midlands operation
Revenue officers have seized contraband worth more than one hundred and thirty-five thousand euro in a series of operations, which included the Midlands over the past week.
Feb 28, 2026 12:50
Drugs seized following local search
The substances seized have been sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
Jan 26, 2026 08:09
Revenue seize contraband in Midlands operation
The enforcement actions resulted in significant drug, tobacco, alcohol, and counterfeit goods seizures.
Jan 19, 2026 16:53
Revenue seize contraband in the Midlands
The enforcement actions resulted in significant drug, tobacco, alcohol, and counterfeit goods seizures.
Dec 30, 2025 14:35
Drugs and weapons seized in midlands operation
Dec 23, 2025 11:30Shannonside Newsletter
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