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TDs to be told gardaí may claim to 'smell cannabis' as pretext for unlawful searches

Summary by The Journal
Legal experts say the tactic is used to bypass gaps in police powers, disproportionately targeting young men in working-class areas.

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TDs to be told gardaí may claim to 'smell cannabis' as pretext for unlawful searches

Legal experts say the tactic is used to bypass gaps in police powers, disproportionately targeting young men in working-class areas.

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The Journal broke the news in Ireland on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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