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'This is happening in plain sight': Telling the story of trafficked people working in Irish growhouses

A new artwork is based on the stories of people affected.

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Jun 17th 2021, 7:00 AM

Trafficked Asian nationals forced into drug trade are getting tougher sentences than Irish - MRCI

Today is United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons.

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Jul 30th 2014, 6:45 AM

Two charged over €2 million cannabis seizures

Another man who jumped from a roof to escape gardaí in the course of an ‘Operation Nitrogen’ raid in Kerry remains in hospital.

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Oct 22nd 2013, 9:29 AM

Four arrested after cannabis seizure in Galway

Gardaí discovered two grow houses during searches in the Oranmore and Mervue areas of Galway.

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Jul 15th 2012, 3:58 PM