Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
1074. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice for a breakdown of the number of seizures of ketamine by gardaí for each of the years 2018 to 2022 and to date in 2024, in tabular form; the estimated street value or worth of those seizures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1098/24]
View answerI have contacted the Garda authorities and have been advised that An Garda Síochána is unable to provide a breakdown of seizures in the form requested by the Deputy.
Confirmation of drugs seized are subject to analysis and verification by Forensic Science Ireland, prior to publication in the Garda Annual Report. The Deputy should note that these figures do not include drugs seized by other responsible State agencies, such as Revenue Customs Service.
Garda Annual reports for 2018 to 2022 are available at the following link:
www.garda.ie/en/about-us/publications/annual%20reports/an-garda-siochana-annual-reports/
Figures for 2023 will be available on publication of the An Garda Síochána Annual Report for 2023.
