IRSP deny drug claims
Published Date:
10 January 2008
The IRSP in Derry have rubbished claims made in a national newspaper that the INLA is trying to become the largest drugs gang in the country.
A spokesperson for the IRSP in Derry claimed the allegations are part of a "smear campaign" against the republican socialist movement.
"These allegations are total rubbish. In Derry, the IRSP have been at the forefront of the struggle against the scourge of drugs in our communities in the Creggan and Galliagh areas. No members of the IRSP have been convicted of drugs offences, so I don't know where these claims are coming from," he said.
The IRSP spokesperson also suggested the allegations were designed to curtail the growth of the movement.
"The republican socialist movement has been growing dramatically in recent months, particularly in areas like Dublin and Cork and the authorities in the South don't like it, so they are spreading rumours like these to try and stop the growth.
"We would challenge the people who are making these allegations to show us the proof. If the IRSP found that any of our members were involved in these type of activities it would not be tolerated," the spokesperson added.
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Last Updated:
10 January 2008 1:03 PM
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Location:
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