A NEWTOWNBUTLER-born priest has described the reported increase of drug use across his native community as “frightening” during an event which was held in Donagh in order to address concerns in relation to drugs and other social issues. “What I’ve seen on the streets of Belfast is horrific but to think that it could be […]
Fr Gary to tackle drugs concerns at Donagh event
The event will provide a platform where concerns in relation to local drug use and mental health can be addressed in a “proactive” manner.
Local police destroy hundreds of kilos of drugs
A total of 126kg of drugs seized locally were destroyed.
East Fermanagh ‘Drug wreath’ threats denied
“For the first time, I am genuinely afraid. I’m scared for my children and the young people around here.”
Tackling concerns of increased drug use in Lisnaskea
Fears remain rife over reports that an alarming number of young people are involved with illegal drug taking
Drugs worth £4,500 found during search in Enniskillen
District Support Team officers on patrol in the Enniskillen area recently stopped a vehicle which smelled so strongly of cannabis, they could smell it travelling in the car behind them. As a result, police stopped the vehicle and arrested two occupants on suspicion of supplying controlled drugs. A follow up search at their home address […]
Drugs though to be worth £11,000 seized in Enniskillen
BREAKING NEWS: POLICE in Enniskillen have seized suspected drugs worth an estimated street value of £11,000. The suspected drugs, including what is thought to be Class A cocaine and Class B Cannabis, together with a significant quantity of Diazepam, were seized in the Cornagrade Road area of the town last night.
Police in Newtownbutler have uncovered a cannabis factory
Officers conducted a search of a property in the area and seized 42 adult plants and equipment used to cultivate cannabis. A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the cultivation of cannabis and possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply. To read more on this story see this week’s Fermanagh Herald. […]
Thousands of pills seized at Lisnaskea house
The man was then further arrested on suspicion of importing a Class C drug, and officers said he is now “assisting police with ongoing enquiries.”
Priest makes plea of drug dangers at funeral of teen
A LOCAL PRIEST has made an emotional plea to young people about the dangers of drug use after the death of 18-year-old Adam Martin (Foster). Fr Kevin Malcolmson, parish priest in Newtownbutler, told mourners at Adam’s funeral on Sunday that his death was not intentional. “His family have asked me to ensure that the truth […]