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FIANNA FÁILS BILLY KELLEHER CALLS FOR MORE RESOURCES TO FIGHT DRUG CARTELS

In view of the drug seizures in Ringaskiddy and Kinsale Cork North Central Deputy Billy Kelleher today called on the Minister for Justice and the Minister for Defence, “to make sure that adequate resources are provided for the South West, as this seems to be the drug importation gateway to this country and onwards towards Europe.”

“ There is a fundamental need for resources to be placed both on shore and off shore to deter drug smugglers as viewing Ireland as a soft option for drug import. While we have had major success in recent times in detecting and breaking drug cartels it is imperative that our will and resolve is reinforced with a physical presence of personnel and equipment.”

“ While the Celtic tiger continues to roar on we must ensure that the misery that drug abuse brings to people is finally brought to an end and this war will have to be won at its source.”