Garda drug units hit hard in staffing cuts

The strength of local Garda drug units has been axed by 30% in the last four years.
And the resumption of recruitment over the last year has resulted in just four extra gardaí.
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SUBSCRIBEThe strength of local Garda drug units has been axed by 30% in the last four years.
And the resumption of recruitment over the last year has resulted in just four extra gardaí.
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