Northern Ireland

PSNI launches anti-drugs video campaign aimed at recreational users

The PSNI have released a video highlighting the effect recreational drugs use has on communities 
The PSNI have released a video highlighting the effect recreational drugs use has on communities  The PSNI have released a video highlighting the effect recreational drugs use has on communities 

THE PSNI has released a video highlighting how recreational drug use fuels violence in the north.

The PSNI have said they hope the ‘Think Before You Buy’ video will change the attitudes of recreational drugs users by helping them realise how their habits fuel not just the drug trade, but also organised crime and harm it brings to communities throughout Northern Ireland.

Today’s launch follows the introduction of the campaign in the Republic of Ireland earlier this month by Safer Blanchardstown and the AGS.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Head of Criminal Investigation Branch, Detective Chief Superintendent Tim Mairs, said: “Drugs bring misery to users, their families and communities, and the PSNI is committed to tackling this blight in our society.

“I am delighted to launch ‘Think Before You Buy’ today as this type of initiative links in with our approach of reducing the harm caused by illegal drugs which organised criminals bring to our communities.

“It is crucial that we continue to work with partners both within Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in order to stop the misery that the illegal supply of drugs brings.