TD’S fear at rise in crack cocaine use

THE Government needs to ramp up action to tackle the epidemic of crack cocaine on the streets, a Fianna Fail TD said.

Deputy John Curran made the call as a treatment centre in Coolmine, North Dublin, reported the use of the drug has rocketed.

He added: “It’s quite obvious there has been a shift in drug trends in Ireland. Strewn among the discarded used needles are pipes and tinfoil.

“Its growing popularity has led Dublin’s crack market to swiftly expand.

“Gardai operating within community policing and drug units are under increasing pressure.”