The surprising source of Ireland's cannabis

The amount of cannabis being smuggled into Ireland has risen significantly in recent years, with most of the product for sale now coming from the United States.So why have drug gangs here turned to overseas product and why from the US?In today’s episode, Irish Times Crime and Security correspondent Conor Lally explains how drug gangs attempt to get cannabis into the country - and how they are caught. Presented by Bernice Harrison, produced by Suzanne Brennan.This episode was originally published in January 2026.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.