Calls for Government to tackle 'pandemic' of drug-related intimidation after Offaly attack

"There are calls on Government to increase efforts to tackle drug-related intimidation across the country, with Opposition TDs telling how it is "destroying lives" in local communities."

"It comes as gardaí are investigating whether an arson attack in Co Offaly that killed a young child and his grand-aunt was a targeted case of drug debt intimidation."

Calls have been made for the Government to increase efforts to tackle drug-related intimidation across the country. The intimidation is destroying lives in local communities. Gardaí are investigating an arson attack in County Offaly that killed a young child and his grand-aunt. Authorities are probing whether the fire was a targeted case of drug-debt intimidation. The incident has intensified concerns about the reach and brutality of organized drug-related coercion. Pressure is growing for stronger policing, prevention measures, and support for affected communities. Calls include demands for increased resources, community protection programs, and targeted investigations to dismantle intimidation networks.

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