'Growing concern' at level of intimidation by drugs gangs

'The use of violence or the threat of violence to enforce debts further impacts on these communities by creating an atmosphere of fear and undermining the health and wellbeing of families affected and the wider community,' review said. File picture: Mario Tama/Getty Images

There is “growing concern” at the level of intimidation being inflicted by drug gangs in certain communities, a Government review has said.

The mid-term review of the National Drugs Strategy 2017-2025 also said that, given the scale of the problem, a “much greater focus” on alcohol was required.