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Ireland’s police just rolled out a bold new plan: first-time drug offenders caught with small amounts can now be diverted to a health referral program instead of facing criminal charges. This harm-reduction approach, officially launched at midnight, lets Gardaí steer eligible adults toward treatment and support—keeping them out of court while still treating possession as a crime. It’s a compassionate shift focused on recovery over punishment, but only for qualifying first-timers.

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