Concern over garda handling of drugs

An internal Garda committee has expressed concern at the management of drugs, cash, and property which are seized from members of the public by gardaí.

According to the annual report of the Garda Internal Audit Committee for 2014, out of of a total of 46 recommendations relating to the control, management, and recording of drugs exhibits, property and evidence, including cash held at Garda stations, there were 21 outstanding at the end of last year.

The committee, which is headed by a former senior civil servant, said “close attention” is needed in the area of the management of property and evidence in the possession of An Garda Síochána.