Mother backs 'drug dealer plea'

Nov 25 2009

A mother whose daughter died from a heroin overdose has urged the public to shop drug dealers who bring "misery and heartache" to their community.

Kate Shanks, whose daughter Suzanne, 30, died in July, backed a police appeal for people to report drug activity they witness or suspect in their community.

Launching the appeal, Northern Constabulary said they had recovered drugs with a street value of more than £800,000 and arrested 47 people in connection with the supply of illegal substances.