Firearms and weapon offences in Laois have also seen an increase.
There's been a 9% rise in drug offences in Laois.
The latest Joint Policing Committee meeting has found crimes of that manner increased from 64 in the fourth quarter of 2021, to 70 in the same period in 2022.
Possession of drugs for sale or supply offences saw the largest jump in the county, up from 19 to 24.
Simple possession of drugs also increased, but only by one - that figure was at 45 in the fourth quarter of last year.
Firearm and weapon offences also saw a marginal increase in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Possession of firearms increased to three - that figure was 0 in the same period the year prior.
Possession of offensive weapons fell by one, from three to two.
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