In reducing the supply of major drugs the Garda Síochána and the customs service are to be congratulated on the significant seizures they continue to make. For example, in the first few months of 2003, the Garda seized over €23 million worth of cannabis, over €1.5 million worth of cocaine and over €500,000 worth of ecstasy but those figures betoken the size of the trade with which we are dealing. These seizures are evidence that organised crime continues to target this country for illicit drug importations. Attempts are also being made by criminal gangs to establish new routes and sources in response to Garda and Customs service successes. In recent months a South African route has emerged with so-called "drugs mules" being intercepted by the law enforcement services on a regular basis.