Methods include 'drop offs' out at sea and mixing the drug with other substances

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Cocaine use is ’relatively high’ in Ireland, particularly among younger people. Photograph: Getty Images
Cocaine use is ’relatively high’ in Ireland, particularly among younger people. Photograph: Getty Images

According to recent studies, Irish people are the joint-fourth highest consumers of cocaine globally and the biggest consumers within the EU.

Demand for the drug is at an all time high, but how is it getting into the country?

In this episode of the In the News podcast, Crime and Security correspondent Conor Gallagher explains the different methods used by gangs to import the drug into Ireland and what steps are taken by authorities to intercept it.

Presented by Conor Pope. Produced by Suzanne Brennan.