[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug searches in Ireland fall by 7,000 amid garda staffing crisis. (31 Jul 2025)
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There were over 7,000 fewer drug searches carried out last year, compared to 2022, with the sharpest reductions in the garda southern region, figures show. The Garda Representative Association (GRA) said the reduction was clearly linked to their being “less gardaí on the streets”.
MM-MO Crime and law > Substance related offence > Drug offence > Illegal drug possession (seizures)
MM-MO Crime and law > Justice system > Community anti-crime or assistance programme > Community policing / police
MM-MO Crime and law > Justice system > Justice / enforcement agency > Police (Garda)
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