Conor Lally, the crime correspondent for the Irish Times, dives deep into the alarming rise of knife crime in Dublin, detailing over 11,000 seizures since 2020. He discusses the gap between public perception and actual crime statistics, influenced by media narratives. Lally examines youth involvement in knife crime, pointing to drug gang exploitation and the need for community-led prevention efforts. He also advocates for a cohesive strategy similar to the UK's, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and local organizations to effectively combat this issue.
