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Gardai Will Soon Have To Undergo Random Drug Testing.

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Gardaí who test positive for a controlled substance will face dismissal and possible prosecution.

Gardaí will soon be subject to random drug testing.

The anti-corruption unit says it's putting members on notice, that the misuse of drugs is not tolerated.

Kacey O'Riordan reports

Assistant Commissioner for Governance and Accountability Pat Clavin says the testing will be carried out at random.

Head of the newly established Anti-Corruption Unit Chief Superintendent Johanna O'Leary says a small number of complaints have been made so far.

 

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