❓ The Minister for Police details successful drug raids conducted by WA Police, highlighting seizures, arrests, and the dismantling of clandestine drug labs, attributing success to increased government funding and contrasting it with the previous government's approach.
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DRUG RaIDS BY POLICE
Once again, with the support of the resources of the Liberal–National government, WA Police have undertaken a series of successful raids across the state. Will the minister please advise how successful these have been in the fight against drugs? Mr R.F. JOHNSON
Once again, with the support of the resources of the Liberal–National government, WA Police have undertaken a series of successful raids across the state. Will the minister please advise how successful these have been in the fight against drugs? Mr R.F. JOHNSON
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I certainly will because this government is funding the police as they have never been funded before and they are doing a great job. The problem is that some people in our society manufacture, traffic and sell illicit drugs, which are the scourge of our society. Often when an economy is doing well, some people have more expendable income and tend to experiment with drugs. Of course, the drug lords and people who manufacturer drugs make a meal of it. This view is supported by the recently released “Australian Crime Commission Illicit Drug Data Report 2008–09”, which pointed to generally higher drug prices and purities in WA. In addition, WA has experienced a dramatic increase of 463 per cent in clandestine illicit drug laboratories between 2008 and 2009. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : We are dealing with them. The member for Girrawheen encouraged people to grow their own, smoke their own. It is a huge embarrassment to them. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I certainly will because this government is funding the police as they have never been funded before and they are doing a great job. The problem is that some people in our society manufacture, traffic and sell illicit drugs, which are the scourge of our society. Often when an economy is doing well, some people have more expendable income and tend to experiment with drugs. Of course, the drug lords and people who manufacturer drugs make a meal of it. This view is supported by the recently released “Australian Crime Commission Illicit Drug Data Report 2008–09”, which pointed to generally higher drug prices and purities in WA. In addition, WA has experienced a dramatic increase of 463 per cent in clandestine illicit drug laboratories between 2008 and 2009. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : We are dealing with them. The member for Girrawheen encouraged people to grow their own, smoke their own. It is a huge embarrassment to them. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
I certainly will because this government is funding the police as they have never been funded before and they are doing a great job. The problem is that some people in our society manufacture, traffic and sell illicit drugs, which are the scourge of our society. Often when an economy is doing well, some people have more expendable income and tend to experiment with drugs. Of course, the drug lords and people who manufacturer drugs make a meal of it. This view is supported by the recently released “Australian Crime Commission Illicit Drug Data Report 2008–09”, which pointed to generally higher drug prices and purities in WA. In addition, WA has experienced a dramatic increase of 463 per cent in clandestine illicit drug laboratories between 2008 and 2009. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : We are dealing with them. The member for Girrawheen encouraged people to grow their own, smoke their own. It is a huge embarrassment to them. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : We are dealing with them. The member for Girrawheen encouraged people to grow their own, smoke their own. It is a huge embarrassment to them. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : We are dealing with them. The member for Girrawheen encouraged people to grow their own, smoke their own. It is a huge embarrassment to them. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON replied: I certainly will because this government is funding the police as they have never been funded before and they are doing a great job. The problem is that some people in our society manufacture, traffic and sell illicit drugs, which are the scourge of our society. Often when an economy is doing well, some people have more expendable income and tend to experiment with drugs. Of course, the drug lords and people who manufacturer drugs make a meal of it. This view is supported by the recently released “Australian Crime Commission Illicit Drug Data Report 2008–09”, which pointed to generally higher drug prices and purities in WA. In addition, WA has experienced a dramatic increase of 463 per cent in clandestine illicit drug laboratories between 2008 and 2009. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : We are dealing with them. The member for Girrawheen encouraged people to grow their own, smoke their own. It is a huge embarrassment to them. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
I certainly will because this government is funding the police as they have never been funded before and they are doing a great job. The problem is that some people in our society manufacture, traffic and sell illicit drugs, which are the scourge of our society. Often when an economy is doing well, some people have more expendable income and tend to experiment with drugs. Of course, the drug lords and people who manufacturer drugs make a meal of it. This view is supported by the recently released “Australian Crime Commission Illicit Drug Data Report 2008–09”, which pointed to generally higher drug prices and purities in WA. In addition, WA has experienced a dramatic increase of 463 per cent in clandestine illicit drug laboratories between 2008 and 2009. Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : We are dealing with them. The member for Girrawheen encouraged people to grow their own, smoke their own. It is a huge embarrassment to them. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Ms M.M. Quirk interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : We are dealing with them. The member for Girrawheen encouraged people to grow their own, smoke their own. It is a huge embarrassment to them. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : We are dealing with them. The member for Girrawheen encouraged people to grow their own, smoke their own. It is a huge embarrassment to them. Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Several members interjected. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : I want to share with the house some good news. The good news is that our police officers are finding these clandestine illicit drug laboratories and dealing with them, and we are funding them to do so. There have been various operations over the past few months. Between 7 and 18 December 2009 Operation Kukri focused on clandestine illicit drug laboratories and achieved the execution of 18 search warrants, 15 arrests and 41 charges. Police seized 36 grams of methamphetamine, one gram of ecstasy, 20 grams of cannabis and 20 cannabis plants. Seven clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled. On 1 May Operation Sabre focused on illicit drug distribution and achieved the execution of 78 search warrants, 44 arrests, 72 summonses and 148 charges. WA Police seized 133 grams of methamphetamine, 952 grams of ecstasy, LSD tablets, 8.34 kilograms of cannabis and 363 cannabis plants, which were allowed under the government of members opposite. Firearms were seized, including two handguns and 126 rounds of ammunition. Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Ms M.M. Quirk : That is why you are relaxing the handgun laws. Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Mr R.F. JOHNSON : It is embarrassing for the member for Girrawheen is it not? Almost $80 000 in cash was seized and frozen and nine suspected stolen motorcycles were seized. The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
The latest operation between 12 and 13 June, Operation Katana–Jansen focused on illicit drug distribution and proceeds of crime. It achieved the execution of 58 search warrants, 18 arrests, 68 summonses and 124 charges. WA Police seized 26 grams of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin, 206 LSD tablets, 200 millilitres of steroids, two kilograms of cannabis and another 48 cannabis plants. Three clandestine illicit drug laboratories were uncovered and safely dismantled, $1.3 million in assets were frozen, including three cannabis “grow” houses and one premises where illicit manufacture was being performed. More than $70 000 in cash was seized and frozen and $70 000 worth of stolen motor vehicles were also recovered. The Liberal–National government is committed to ensuring crime fighting initiatives are properly funded. It is doing everything it can to combat the proliferation of drugs on our streets. This government has given Western Australia Police additional funding of $13.9 million over the next two years for forensic services, which will enable police to expand their investigations into clandestine drug laboratories. Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
Again, this government is tough on crime, tough on these drug dealers, tough on those who grow and manufacture drugs. It will fund police officers accordingly to enable them to do a great job. Unlike the previous government, we will not encourage people to grow their own, smoke their own and sell them to kids.
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