Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 May 2012
149 Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide in tabular form statistics of drug seizures in Galway in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012, by type of drug, amount seized and street value of seizure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24436/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities that the data requested for the quantities, type and estimated values of drugs seized in An Garda Síochána's Galway Division are outlined in the tables below.
Figures are provided by the Garda Síochána Analyst Service and are based on quarterly data produced by the Forensic Science Laboratory.
The Programme for Government affirms the Government's steadfast commitment to tackling the problem of drug misuse through the National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016. An Garda Síochána's Policing Plan for this year also sets out key actions for tackling organised crime including drug trafficking. In this regard, An Garda Síochána remains fully committed to continuing to vigorously tackle the illegal supply of drugs at all levels.
|
Drug Type |
Quantity |
Estimated Street Value |
|
Cannabis |
3,100 grams |
€37,200 |
|
Cannabis Resin |
2,593 grams |
€15,558 |
|
Cannabis Plants |
57 plants |
€22,800 |
|
Heroin |
2 grams |
€300 |
|
Cocaine |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Ecstasy |
3 tablets |
€30 |
|
BZP |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Total Value |
€75,888 |
*Statistics provided for 2012 are operational, provisional and liable to change.
|
Drug Type |
Quantity |
Estimated Street Value |
|
Cannabis |
5,623 grams |
€67,476 |
|
Cannabis Resin |
2,724 grams |
€16,344 |
|
Cannabis Plants |
608 plants |
€243,200 |
|
Heroin |
49 grams |
€7,350 |
|
Cocaine |
5,361 grams |
€375,270 |
|
Ecstasy |
Nil |
Nil |
|
BZP |
3 grams and 1,100 tablets |
€5,650 |
|
Total Value |
€715,290 |
|
Drug Type |
Quantity |
Estimated Street Value |
|
Cannabis |
26,014 grams |
€312,168 |
|
Cannabis Resin |
16,625 grams |
€99,750 |
|
Cannabis Plants |
736 plants |
€294,400 |
|
Heroin |
79 grams |
€11,850 |
|
Cocaine |
172 grams |
€12,040 |
|
Ecstasy |
7 grams and 7,702 tablets |
€38,860 |
|
BZP |
521 grams and 315 tablets |
€27,625 |
|
Total Value |
€796,693 |
