The targeting of 11 and 12 year-old’s by drug dealers in Shannon has been described as “terrifying”.
Sinn Féin Councillor Mike Mc Kee is calling for a public meeting, after being informed that young children are being offered drugs in the town.
He believes a “new breed” of drug dealer in the town or coming in from elsewhere are targeting the youngsters, by offering drugs for free and then demanding money with menace.
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Councillor McKee, who is one of two candidates representing his party in Clare in the next general election, says it’s up to the local community to provide Gardaí with the evidence needed to prosecute those involved:
