Minister: Anti-drug adverts not strong enough

THE minister in charge of the drugs strategy has “serious concerns” about this year’s cocaine awareness campaign, which cost in the region of €500,000.

John Curran conceded he has serious concerns that the state didn’t get out the right message on cocaine to young people.

“Certainly, I don’t feel the campaign really delivered a strong enough message,” said Mr Curran. “I’m not sure running a single drug campaign is the way to go, I’ve serious concerns about it.”