Packed public meeting tends to tackle drug problem in North West

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Friday, 9 February 2018 07:03

By Q Radio News

Shooting and attacking drug users is not the solution to Northern Ireland's drug crisis.

That was the message at a a packed public meeting in Derry-Londonderry last night.

The meeting was addressed by former drug addict Brendan Magee,representatives from Foyle Search and Rescue, HURT and the Northlands Centre.

Dublin-based social activist Father McVerry was there and told QRadio opening lines of communication with drugs users was the answer.

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