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Local farmers intimidated by drug dealers

Mar 30, 2026 13:51
By Shannonside News
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Local farmers intimidated by drug dealers

A meeting in Galway last week heard first-hand accounts of intimidation and its impact.

Farms and families rurally are being increasingly targeted and intimidated by drug dealers.

An investigation published by Irish Country Living reports that a growing number of farmers are being threatened by gangs in pursuit of unpaid drug debts.

A meeting in Galway last week heard first-hand accounts of intimidation and its impact.

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Connacht IFA Chairperson Brendan Golden says the situation is worrying:

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