Cocaine Destroying Rural Ireland

"One of the interesting things is actually the fact that it was showing up quite strongly in places like Lough Erne, which is maybe because it's a recreation hotspot." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8r3vk8dvj2o

I live in East Clare. Unfortunately, there's increasing evidence of drug debts run up by young men leading to parents having to pay very substantial sums to ensue that their sons are not injured or their property being damaged. Many of the stories are anecdotal, others people close to me can confirm. Some youths start using, start low level supply to their friends and party goers; don't get paid and go into modest debt initially to the supplier. Then the spiral begins; larger quantities to clear the debts leading to bigger debts and eventual recourse to bank of mum and dad. When the supplier identifies the willingness and capacity of the parents to pay, the demands continue. Stories of plots of land being sold, people having to downsize their houses, retired civil srvants using their gratuity etc to clear childrens' debts. That scenario plus stories of addiction leading to loss of good jobs, self-harm, emigration etc all indicate a serious problem, most of it hidden. Meanwhile I can name over 40 pubs closed within my lifetime in East clare. Centres of music, dance, socialising closed to be replaced in great part by private drug consumption. Maybe, I am old fashioned but I think the situation for many families is both dire and sad.

Medetomidine- apparently with a drug dealer near you soon - the problem with this animal tranquilliser is the come down is so bad you need the drug back in your system pronto -while it would take a whole new level of dumb to take this drug, expect it to be mixed with cocaine and other drugs currently available - it won’t end well -already impacting America -

https://www.crimeworld.com/ireland/how-a-powerful-new-opioid-which-causes-violent-withdrawals-is-leading-to-crisis-in-us-cities/a/117410932.html

Where is this fantasy land of drug dealers with their beatings etc. I live in rural ireland, im nearly 50 and have been hearing about drugs destroying ireland since my teens and 20's. Ireland seems to be doing pretty well from where i am. There will always be drugs/drink/gambling etc. There will always be ppl drawn to it, but most of us are sensible and the world keeps going. Stop being so bloody dramatic. Ireland is currently number 2 in the safest countries in the world list by the way!

They are laughing because of the sentencing handed out.

A prison dedicated to 24hr solitary confinement needs to be built. Capacity 10,000. Caught drug driving, three months in there. Caught dealing 1 year in there. These sentences for the first offence. No alternative. Harsher, much harsher sentencing for repeat offenders.

The problem will quickly subside. Think you're going to pass a roadside test on Monday morning after a few lines on Saturday night - think again.

The morning after drink-driving checkpoints cleared up alot of the problems with still drunk driving in the mornings - proper checkpoints for drugs will do the same - but the Guards need to be out doing it more.

The market for cocaine is supported by alot of people with everyday jobs, some well paying jobs. Close down that market and you'll see things improve.

Also - removing free travel passes from drug addicts (incl. alcoholics) who engage in anti-social behaviour needs to be a priority for enhancing public transport.

So - 3 months in your new slammer for driving on a Monday after having a "few lines on a Saturday night"

Sounds legit!!!!!

Better build a bigger prison.

Drugs will never be legal as the profits are used by intelligence services to do activities that national parliaments wouldn't hand over money for. Uncle Sam and his CIA learned the dirty tricks from Britain's Opium wars on China. Far too much untaxable profit for them to let it go. National parliaments weren't going to fund the Red Brigades, the bombing of Bologna train station or the killing of Olaf Palme but drug money will.

Can one buy cocaine with a few clicks, delivered by Post?