Criminal intimidation within the Traveller community is causing “havoc” for an increasing numbers of Traveller families, a community worker has warned.
John Paul Collins, community development worker specialising in drugs and alcohol with Pavee Point, said drug addiction was increasing in the community. With this came the involvement of some in the illegal drugs trade.
“It has caused a lot of havoc in some Traveller communities, particularly the intimidation.”
Speaking to The Irish Times, he said the involvement of some Travellers in ongoing violence associated with a drugs feud in the Drogheda area meant many Traveller families there were living in fear.
“The key thing is that it is Traveller-on-Traveller intimidation, which is a worry. There’s an increase in it and it’s very problematic because families are fearful to report to gardaí.
Source: Kitty Holland, Irish Times, 13th November 2019
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