Crystal meth seizure sparks alarm

DRUG experts have expressed alarm at the first major seizure in Ireland of crystal meth, a highly addictive and destructive drug that has laid waste to many US communities.

Customs and gardaí intercepted 2.5kg of the drug, with an estimated street value of €250,000, at Dublin Airport.

“Crystal meth is one of those drugs that is ‘red flagged’, that everyone is keeping an eye on,” said Dr Des Corrigan, chairman of the National Advisory Committee of Drugs.