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DRUG RELATED INTIMIDATION MESSAGE

On this month’s Crimecall the team went on location and interviewed a victim of Drug Related Intimidation (DRI). The victim outlined their experience and how the supports they received were of great benefit and resulted in a successful outcome which included the person responsible receiving a conviction before the courts.

The filmed piece also included an interview with Ms Siobhan Maher, National Coordinator with the DRIVE project- (Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement). Detective Superintendent Sé Mc Cormack was in studio on the night to offer advice to viewers on the topic of DRI and the multiagency collaborative approach that has been introduced in recent years to combat this increasing problem.

 

Garda Drug Related Intimidation Reporting Programme 

The Garda Drug Related Intimidation Reporting Programme has been developed to respond to the needs of drug users and family members experiencing drug related intimidation. The Garda Commissioner has selected a Garda Inspector in every Garda Division to respond to the issue of drug related intimidation.  These Inspectors are of Management level within An Garda Síochána and have great expertise, knowledge and vast experience.  They will liaise directly with their local Superintendent in relation to each individual case.  Persons seeking the assistance of the Inspector in their area may contact their Inspector to arrange to meet with them either formally or informally.   

An Garda Síochána in dealing with any complaint of drug related intimidation or advice sought in relation to this issue, will do so with the utmost safety and effective means in order to afford the person or family subject to the threat of the best level of security, advice and support which can be offered.  Most importantly An Garda Síochána will deal with this issue in the utmost confidential and secure fashion. 

An Garda Síochána will offer the following:

  • Confidentiality
  • Provide practical safety information
  • Provide advice in relation to particular threats or instances of intimidation
  • Provide information on appropriate drug support services for the individual in the family who is accruing drug debts
  • Outline how to make a formal complaint, what is involved, what happens after and possible outcomes.

For further information on the Drug-Related Intimidation Reporting Programme and how to contact your nominated Inspector at your local Garda Station including contact telephone numbers, please click on the link below:

 

DRIVE (Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement)

DRIVE (Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement) is an interagency project with systems and structures to respond to drug related intimidation and associated violence in Ireland. The project is funded by the Department of Health through its drug initiative. The key objective of the DRIVE project is to support those experiencing drug related intimidation and to build the capacity of communities around Ireland to respond to drug-related intimidation and violence.

For more information, please visit the DRIVE project website. .

A directory of all the support services available nationwide can be found here Help for you - Drive

The DRIVE leaflet can be viewed here.   

If you are seeking Garda help in an emergency situation, please dial 999 / 112.