Photograph: Brenda FitzsimonsAmerican cannabis farmers have found a new lucrative market for their surplus produce – Ireland. Last year was a record-breaking year for US cannabis in Ireland. There has also been a big uptick in the supply of cannabis to the Irish market from Canada and Thailand. Irish Times crime and security editor Conor Lally explains how drug gangs attempt to get cannabis into the country - and how they are caught. As we head into the New Year, The Irish Times wants to hear listener feedback on our two news podcasts; In The News and our more recently released sister podcast Early Edition.

Source: The Irish Times January 19, 2026 15:31 UTC