Some cases have increased by more than 200%.
Drug related crimes in Westmeath more than doubled this year.
The county's latest Joint Policing Committee meeting shows there have been 71 cases so far in 2023, compared to just 29 this time last year.
Sale and supply cases have soared, with an increase of more than 200% in Athlone, while they've almost doubled in Mullingar.
However, cases of drugs for personal use dropped in Mullingar, when compared to 2022.
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Woman Killed In Midlands Crash
She passed away following a crash between two vans on Friday.
Garda Commissioner Confident Security Operation For EPC Meeting Will Be A Success
Justin Kelly is reassuring the country people will be kept safe
Midlands Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Crash
Two people died in the collision.
Midlands Security & Defence Analyst Says Hoax Bomb Threats Aimed To Intimidate
Newstalk, Today FM and RTÉ were sent the false alerts by email yesterday.
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
