The criminal activity in the area has been ongoing for a while.
Residents are living in fear because of the threating and criminal behaviour in a Laois town.
County councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley also says O Moore Place, in Portlaoise, has a serious problem with drug activity.
The Sinn Fein's rep is calling on Justice Minister and Laois TD Charlie Flanagan to ensure funding is made available to install CCTV.
She believes there needs to be a greater Garda presence in the area:
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