Residents demand action on '24/7 drugs supermarket' in Limerick  housing estate

Drug dealing has gotten out of hand in St Mary's Park, with a local TD claiming it is ongoing '24/7'

Garda HQ said the Limerick divisional drugs unit was increased to 18 gardaí in 2020 — despite other demands. Stock Picture: Getty

Locals are demanding action on what they say is a “24/7 drugs supermarket” in a Limerick city centre housing estate.

Politicians and people working and living in St Mary’s Park — known as ‘Island Field’ — told the Irish Examiner the drugs trade has “never been worse”.