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Man (20s) charged in probe into drug-related intimidation in Dublin

Gardai have been engaged in ongoing investigations into suspected drug-related intimidation in North Dublin as part of Operation Fógra

Today at 07:45

A man charged in connection with suspected drug-related intimidation in north Dublin is due in court this morning.

The man, in his 20s, is expected to appear before Court No 4, Criminal Courts of Justice at 10.30am.

Gardaí have been engaged in ongoing investigations into suspected drug-related intimidation (DRI) as part of Operation Fógra.

The operation is conducted by gardaí in the Dublin area and is part of the Garda National Strategy under Operation Tara.

Operation Fógra was launched to combat drug related intimidation which has been identified “as a major source of community harm and fear in the DMR and is a sinister motive for various forms of criminality”.

The operation focuses on a “ harm reduction victim-centred approach and information enabled policing informing operational responses.”

The objectives of Operation Fógra are to support communities, increase frontline awareness of DRI and enhance collaboration.