Used needles found scattered in Limerick residential area

Family in Limerick discovered small amount of drugs hidden in sweet packets as residents appeal for help in tackling drug litter

A large number of used needles, empty syringes, prescription drug packets, and burnt tinfoil have also been found at the site in Limerick. File picture.

Residents of a Limerick suburb are looking for answers on how to tackle the growing issue of drug litter, as used needles are left scattered in a residential area.

One Farranshone resident, who lives near a ‘problem spot’ close to Shelbourne Avenue, described how a family discovered a small amount of drugs that were hidden in a sweet packet.