Support is available for people experiencing drug related intimidation, local gardaí have said. Last year the National DRIVE (drug related intimidation and violence engagement) Awareness Campaign was officially launched nationally. The key message of the campaign is that drug related intimidation and violence can happen to anyone and accessing support can really help. “DRIVE provides an overall response to the needs of people who are experiencing drug related intimidation. “Drugs have no boundary, and where drugs are present, drug related intimidation will happen as well.

Source: The Herald January 27, 2026 13:38 UTC