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# drug dealers

Last year
2022
# Helen McEntee
Justice Minister in favour of higher rate of tax for convicted drug dealers
While changes to the tax system for criminals is not presently being considered, Helen McEntee said the idea “wouldn’t be a bad thing”.
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Jul 8th 2022, 7:27 PM
All time
# dognapping
Convicted drug dealer suspected of running dognapping ring as gardaí urge families to be vigilant
The number of dog thefts has increased over the past year.
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Jan 3rd 2021, 12:05 AM
# Gangland Crime
Shootings outside schools and knife attacks outside garda stations - Dublin's latest drugs feud
The feud has seen innocent members of the extended families of these criminals targeted.
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Apr 11th 2019, 9:00 PM
# child drug dealers
Garda resourcing under spotlight as pre teens allegedly used in Ballymun drug trade
The drugs are cut and mixed in several locations before a network of taxis distribute the packages to dealers.
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Sep 18th 2018, 12:05 AM
# midnight must read
Gardaí believe woman is using a national supermarket chain she works at to launder heroin cash
The woman is believed to be under orders from a heroin gang operating in the capital.
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Aug 8th 2018, 12:05 AM
# opioid crisis
Donald Trump has suggested the 'ultimate penalty' for drug dealers
“We’re going to have to be very strong on penalties,” Trump said today.
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Mar 1st 2018, 10:37 PM
# Drugs
Gardaí arrest 24 street dealers after sting operation in Tallaght
Undercover gardaí made over 74 ‘buys’ from dealers over the course of the operation.
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Jul 19th 2017, 12:08 PM
# click and buy
Dealers using Irish courier firms to safely ferry drugs to customers
Revenue officer Liam Peakin warned about the rise in the trade.
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Feb 21st 2017, 12:05 AM
# Duterte
Philippines president backtracks on claim he threw someone out of a helicopter
And that he would do it again if he came across a public official misusing funds.
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Dec 29th 2016, 3:31 PM
# War On Drugs
Police in Philippines tell drug users to kill dealers and burn their homes
“You know who the drug lords are. Would you like to kill them? Go ahead.”
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Aug 26th 2016, 4:37 PM
# drug dealers
Philippines president says threat to pull country out of UN was just a 'joke'
Rodrigo Duterte also attempted some light wordplay on genocide while talking to reporters.
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Aug 24th 2016, 9:56 AM
# human rights concerns
Police in Philippines kill over 700 people in crackdown on drugs
Hundreds of killings have taken place since President Rodrigo Duterte came to power in June.
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Aug 22nd 2016, 3:54 PM
# crackdown
"Shoot him and I'll give you a medal" - Philippine president encourages citizens to shoot drug dealers
Rodrigo Duterte has promised to end crime and corruption within six months of his presidency.
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Jun 5th 2016, 12:32 PM
# Under Threat
Drug dealers are even targeting users' mothers to tighten their grip of fear
A new survey has brought this intimidation light.
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Feb 16th 2016, 9:04 AM
# out on a lima
'Bible-toting' police officers dressed up as priests to bust drug dealer
“As we are fighting crime, we have to be a little ingenious.”
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Sep 2nd 2015, 3:50 PM
# helpful
Police offer to 'eliminate competition' for drug dealers
“Is your drug dealing competition costing you money?”
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Aug 5th 2015, 6:10 AM
# crackdown
60 heroin dealers arrested in Dublin, Cork and Wexford
Gardaí said this major operation will mean heroin will be in short supply, particularly in Dublin in the next few weeks.
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Jun 10th 2015, 12:23 PM
Voices
Opinion: Marijuana is legal in nearly half of US States – Ireland should follow suit
Robbing murderous criminals of revenues for selling a drug that’s no more harmful than tobacco and alcohol is a no-brainer.
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Nov 8th 2014, 8:00 AM
# drug dealers
Policing 'does not have a link' with reducing the amount of drugs on our streets
That is the opinion of a study commissioned by the country’s drugs advisory board.
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Oct 24th 2014, 10:53 AM
# crackdown
Six arrested in operation targeting Galway drug dealers
Gardaí said further arrests are expected in this operation that has been running since August last year.
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Apr 15th 2014, 10:51 AM
# one bad tip
Couple attempt to tip their waitress with some crystal meth
At least they remembered to tip?
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Jan 8th 2014, 4:11 PM
# heroin use
Heroin problem in Limerick is getting worse, says councillor
9 year old girl was hospitalised in Limerick after falling into a rubbish tip with used heroin syringe.
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Jul 13th 2012, 2:37 PM