Value of drugs seized last year rises to €115m, Garda report reveals

Twice the amount of cannabis plants, cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy was seized last year compared with 2011, Garda figures show

Fri, 02 Aug, 2013 - 01:00
Cormac O’Keeffe

The total value of drugs confiscated in 2012 rose to €115m, compared to €65m in 2011 and €28m in 2010.

A large percentage of the rise is due to an increased valuation for cannabis herb and cannabis plant, due to higher prices in the drugs market.

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