Additional Gardai will be allocated to Carrick-on-Shannon Garda Station to carry out drug duties.
That's according to Chief Superintendent Aidan Glackin who says there's a focus on the organisers of drug dealing.
It's understood two full-time drug officers will be placed in Carrick-on-Shannon who will work under the local detective unit.
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This month's meeting of Leitrim Joint Policing committee heard five new sergeants have been appointed across the county.
This includes one in both Ballinamore and Drumshanbo, three in Carrick-on-Shannon and two in Manorhamilton.
Chief Superintendent Glackin welcomed the roles stating it will be of huge benefit to support the welfare of local Gardai.
