Written answers

Tuesday, 2 November 2004

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Drug Seizures

9:00 pm

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 411: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the recent drugs seizures (details supplied) in the Clontarf area; the further position regarding seizures in the Raheny and Clontarf Garda districts in the past year and other recent figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26873/04]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that responsibility for policing the J district, which comprises the stations of Raheny, Clontarf — incorporating the Clontarf postal area — and Howth, rests with the superintendent who is based in Raheny station.

In the J district there is a divisional drugs unit based in Clontarf station, consisting of one sergeant and five gardaí, who deal with drugs issues in the area. This local unit links in with the Garda national drug unit, as appropriate. Details of drugs seizures in the district since 1 January, 2004 are as follows:

Drug Type Quantity Value
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Cannabis Resin 70.91 kgs 496,370
Cocaine 411.21 grams 28,785
Ecstasy 16,464 tablets 164,640
Heroin 6.0025 kgs 1,200,500

These amounts include the recent seizures made on the weekend of 23 and 24 October, 2004.

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