Hon Michelle Boylan's question seeks data on WA Police drug operations, costs, and arrests since 2021-22. The Police Force responded that they cannot provide the data as requested.

AnsweredQoN 496Legislative Council
Asked
21 August 2025
Portfolio
Police

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(1) For each financial year since 2021–22, how many Western Australian (WA) Police operations have been conducted that specifically targeted illicit drug activity? (2) What has been the total cost of WA Police operations targeting illicit drugs for each of the same years in (1)? (3) How many arrests have resulted directly from WA Police drug operations in each financial year since 2021–22?

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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Police
Response time
7 days
(1)   The Western Australia Police Force are unable to provide a response to this question - not all investigations into illicit drug activity are subject to a formal operation.
(2-3)        Not applicable.

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