More people faced drug possession charges in 2025 than in any of last five years

The Department of Justice has said there were a total of 8,287 people arrested and charged with possession of drugs in 2025
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon said he believed gardaí were using Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act as a form of 'stop and search'. Picture: Stock

Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon said he believed gardaí were using Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act as a form of 'stop and search'. Picture: Stock

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 - 19:00
Tadgh McNally

More people were charged with possession of drugs in 2025 than in any year over the last five years, figures show.

The Department of Justice has said there were a total of 8,287 people arrested and charged with possession of drugs in 2025.

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