Gardaí bid to tackle illicit sale of steroids

Garda-organised crime units are to crack down on gangs dealing in anabolic steroids when the products are added to the list of controlled drugs, such as cocaine and heroin.

Both gardaí and medicines inspectors are concerned at the growth in the illicit sale of steroids online, much of it controlled by criminal networks both here and abroad.

They are urging owners and managers of gyms to be vigilant for any trade in steroids on their premises, pointing out that the abuse of steroids can result in heart problems or stroke.