Age of drug runners in Dublin drops to 12 years

The Blanchardstown Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force's report said that the age of drug users who are not in treatment is getting younger. Picture: iStock

The age of drug runners in a sprawling Dublin suburb is getting younger, with the average age now 12, according to a new study.

The Blanchardstown Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force also documents a growing number of young people under the age of 18 dealing in drugs.