Heroin blamed for rise in city crime figures

HEROIN use has been blamed for a rise in street-level and petty crime in Cork, despite an overall reduction in crime figures.

Four hefty sentences handed down by the courts to heroin dealers in recent weeks should send out a very strong warning, the division’s top garda said.

Chief Superintendent Michael Finn welcomed the 14-year sentence, two 10-year sentences, and a seven-year sentence, while addressing the Cork City Joint Policing Committee.