asked the Minister for Justice if he will list by location and variety the quantities and value of drugs seized during 1986 and 1987.
Written Answers. - Drug Seizures.
84.
The information which is readily available in this matter in relation to location refers to the Dublin metropolitan area and to the rest of the country. Because of variable factors in the illegal sale of drugs, the street value of drugs seized can only be estimated. The quantities and approximate value of drugs seized for 1986 and for the first nine months of this year are set out in the tabular statement beneath.
|
Cannabis Resin |
Cannabis |
Heroin |
Cocaine |
LSD |
Total Value£ |
|
|
1986 |
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|
Dublin Metropolitan Area |
9.6kg |
720g |
1895g |
47g |
123 units |
612,000 |
|
Rest of Country |
2.14kg |
280g |
— |
123g |
129 units |
69,000 |
|
1 Jan.-30 Sept. 1987 |
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|
Dublin Metropolitan Area |
2.2kg |
100g |
50g |
21g |
29 units |
32,000 |
|
Rest of Country |
80.17kg |
1kg |
— |
9g |
11 units |
412,000 |