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Donegal pubs say no to illegal
drugs
07.09.18
DONEGAL members of the
Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) have launched
a drugs awareness campaign in partnership with An
Garda Síochána.
The new campaign will see posters appearing in all
VFI pubs in the county alerting the public to the
use of illegal drugs. The poster provides a Garda
phone number to call (087 067 5529) if customers see
any suspicious behaviour. |
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Members of the Donegal VFI at the
launch of the drugs awareness campaign in
association with An Garda Síochána. From left, Garda
Detective Inspector Pat O’Donnell, Padraic McGann,
National VFI President, Martin Gibbons, VFI Chairman
Donegal Branch, Alice Lynch, National Executive, VFI,
and Martina Barrett, Secretary Donegal VFI. |
According to VFI
Donegal Chairman Martin Gibbons, the consumption of
illegal drugs is an ongoing problem.
He says: “We want our pubs to be as safe and
welcoming as possible for our customers but
unfortunately we have a significant issue with
people using illegal drugs. The new campaign is
designed to inform customers that we have a
zero-tolerance policy towards drug taking in our
pubs and if they spot any suspicious activity they
should phone the number on the poster.
Martin Gibbons added: “This Garda campaign has the
full support of publicans and we’re delighted to be
facilitating the posters in our pubs. Donegal pubs
are famous for their hospitality and we want to
ensure that continues to be the case. The message
this campaign sends out is clear - there is no
welcome for drug taking in our pubs.” |
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