Seanad debates
Tuesday, 27 May 2003
Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Second Stage.
Senator Kett correctly stated that this is only one of many measures being taken to tackle the scourge of drugs. I again pay tribute to the commitment and dedication of the members of the Garda Síochána, Customs and Excise, the national drugs team and the Naval Service in the exercise of their duties in the fight against the trafficking of drugs in what are often very dangerous circumstances. There must be no safe havens for those who engage in drug smuggling. The Bill will ensure such people, when apprehended, will not be able to exploit any conflict between jurisdictions in that states will work in close co-operation to tackle this evil trade.
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