Written answers
Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Department of Finance
Illicit Trade
Carol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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136. To ask the Minister for Finance if data is available on the amount of illegal drugs seized from persons entering and leaving the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7888/21]
Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by Revenue that the overall number, value and volume of drugs seized by Revenue in 2019 and 2020 is set out in the table in Attachment A.
| No. of Seizures | Quantity | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Drug | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 Kg | 2020 Kg | 2019 €m | 2020 €m |
| Cannabis (Herbal & Resin) | 2,284 | 5,053 | 515 | 1,439 | 10 | 28.6 |
| Cocaine, Heroin | 231 | 161 | 64 | 123 | 4.5 | 10.2 |
| Amphetamines, Ecstasy, Other | 7,764 | 10,500 | 2,650 | 3,059 | 9.1 | 6 |
| Total | 10,279 | 15,714 | 3,229 | 4,621 | 23.6 | 44.8 |
I am assured by Revenue that combatting the smuggling of controlled drugs into and out of this jurisdiction is, and will continue to be, a priority. Revenue’s work against drugs crime is extensive and multi-faceted and is kept under constant review to ensure that it makes the most effective contribution possible to dealing with this societal problem, in the overall framework of the Government’s National Drugs Strategy 2017-2025. Revenue also works closely with national and international partners, including An Garda Siochána, in addressing the challenges and risks of drugs smuggling.
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