Bolstered Cork city drug squad sees 77% increase in dealing detections

Up to November 9, some 280 detections for sale and supply of illegal drugs were recorded in Cork. Picture: File photo

Gardaí have attributed a 77% annual increase in the detection of dealing in Cork city to the beefing up of the force's drug squads.

The past 24 hours alone has seen five drug dealing instances busted, according to Superintendent Michael Comyns.