Families urged to avail of system to fight intimidation

Families living in terror of drug dealers because of debts owed by their children are being urged to use a new confidential system without fear of repercussions.

Garda bosses yesterday said the system was there to support families affected, assess the risks to them and draw up a security plan to keep them safe.

But they urged parents not to pay off debts to dealers, saying it was a “vicious circle” and that dealers will only come back for more.