Gardaí to strike deal with police in Colombia to tackle drugs gangs

An Garda Síochána and the Colombian National Police will work more closely together to investigate drug trafficking

The new deal follows the establishment of a Garda liaison office in Bogotá and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris's visit this year where he met officials including Colombian defence minister Alberto Lara. File picture: An Garda Síochána

Gardaí are to enter into a co-operation agreement with Colombian police in a bid to crack down on drug gangs.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee is to seek approval from Government in the coming weeks to allow the special arrangement between the two police forces.