❓ A parliamentary question regarding a record drug bust in WA, with the Minister apprising the House of the details, congratulating the Police Service, and outlining future legislative actions to combat drug trafficking.
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Will the minister apprise the House of the record drug bust reported over the weekend? Mrs M.H. ROBERTS
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I can also advise the House that this year we are celebrating 150 years of policing in Western Australia, from 1853 to 2003. While a royal commission is ongoing, it is good that we have the opportunity to reflect on some of the achievements of the Police Service in those 150 years. No achievement is potentially greater than the recent success of our police officers in reportedly making the largest drug seizure in the history of the Police Service. On the afternoon of 8 March this year a four-month investigation culminated in the arrest of three men and a seizure of 6.1 kilograms of methylamphetamine and 2.5 kilograms of ecstasy. I am told that equates to more than 10 000 ecstasy tablets. The drugs seized have a street value of approximately $3 million. Police have also seized large amounts of jewellery, cash and vehicles, including, I believe, an Alfa Romeo sports car. I am told they are expecting to seize some more significant assets. This is an appropriate opportunity for the Government to congratulate the Police Service for ridding our streets of a huge quantity of drugs. This is a magnificent result and will be a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in this State. This drug seizure is an example of the success that a properly equipped and resourced police service can achieve. It is important that the frontline officers know they have the Government’s full support in the fight to rid our community of illicit drugs. The success of the drug haul has resulted in preventing some $3 million worth of drugs reaching our streets. As I said, that includes more than 10 000 ecstasy tablets and 2.5 kilograms of methylamphetamines. Yet there is more to do in the fight against drugs. In the near future I will introduce a Bill to ensure that chemical and other suppliers of drugs report to police the sale of chemicals and apparatus used by organised crime figures to manufacture drugs such as amphetamines. This reform will significantly hinder dealers in producing illicit drugs. The Government is strongly committed to targeting dealers and organised criminals who peddle drugs and misery within our community. I am sure the House joins with me in congratulating the Police Service on this magnificent outcome. Government members: Hear, hear!
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS replied: I can also advise the House that this year we are celebrating 150 years of policing in Western Australia, from 1853 to 2003. While a royal commission is ongoing, it is good that we have the opportunity to reflect on some of the achievements of the Police Service in those 150 years. No achievement is potentially greater than the recent success of our police officers in reportedly making the largest drug seizure in the history of the Police Service. On the afternoon of 8 March this year a four-month investigation culminated in the arrest of three men and a seizure of 6.1 kilograms of methylamphetamine and 2.5 kilograms of ecstasy. I am told that equates to more than 10 000 ecstasy tablets. The drugs seized have a street value of approximately $3 million. Police have also seized large amounts of jewellery, cash and vehicles, including, I believe, an Alfa Romeo sports car. I am told they are expecting to seize some more significant assets. This is an appropriate opportunity for the Government to congratulate the Police Service for ridding our streets of a huge quantity of drugs. This is a magnificent result and will be a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in this State. This drug seizure is an example of the success that a properly equipped and resourced police service can achieve. It is important that the frontline officers know they have the Government’s full support in the fight to rid our community of illicit drugs. The success of the drug haul has resulted in preventing some $3 million worth of drugs reaching our streets. As I said, that includes more than 10 000 ecstasy tablets and 2.5 kilograms of methylamphetamines. Yet there is more to do in the fight against drugs. In the near future I will introduce a Bill to ensure that chemical and other suppliers of drugs report to police the sale of chemicals and apparatus used by organised crime figures to manufacture drugs such as amphetamines. This reform will significantly hinder dealers in producing illicit drugs. The Government is strongly committed to targeting dealers and organised criminals who peddle drugs and misery within our community. I am sure the House joins with me in congratulating the Police Service on this magnificent outcome. Government members: Hear, hear!
I can also advise the House that this year we are celebrating 150 years of policing in Western Australia, from 1853 to 2003. While a royal commission is ongoing, it is good that we have the opportunity to reflect on some of the achievements of the Police Service in those 150 years. No achievement is potentially greater than the recent success of our police officers in reportedly making the largest drug seizure in the history of the Police Service. On the afternoon of 8 March this year a four-month investigation culminated in the arrest of three men and a seizure of 6.1 kilograms of methylamphetamine and 2.5 kilograms of ecstasy. I am told that equates to more than 10 000 ecstasy tablets. The drugs seized have a street value of approximately $3 million. Police have also seized large amounts of jewellery, cash and vehicles, including, I believe, an Alfa Romeo sports car. I am told they are expecting to seize some more significant assets. This is an appropriate opportunity for the Government to congratulate the Police Service for ridding our streets of a huge quantity of drugs. This is a magnificent result and will be a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in this State. This drug seizure is an example of the success that a properly equipped and resourced police service can achieve. It is important that the frontline officers know they have the Government’s full support in the fight to rid our community of illicit drugs. The success of the drug haul has resulted in preventing some $3 million worth of drugs reaching our streets. As I said, that includes more than 10 000 ecstasy tablets and 2.5 kilograms of methylamphetamines. Yet there is more to do in the fight against drugs. In the near future I will introduce a Bill to ensure that chemical and other suppliers of drugs report to police the sale of chemicals and apparatus used by organised crime figures to manufacture drugs such as amphetamines. This reform will significantly hinder dealers in producing illicit drugs. The Government is strongly committed to targeting dealers and organised criminals who peddle drugs and misery within our community. I am sure the House joins with me in congratulating the Police Service on this magnificent outcome. Government members: Hear, hear!
This is a magnificent result and will be a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in this State. This drug seizure is an example of the success that a properly equipped and resourced police service can achieve. It is important that the frontline officers know they have the Government’s full support in the fight to rid our community of illicit drugs. The success of the drug haul has resulted in preventing some $3 million worth of drugs reaching our streets. As I said, that includes more than 10 000 ecstasy tablets and 2.5 kilograms of methylamphetamines. Yet there is more to do in the fight against drugs. In the near future I will introduce a Bill to ensure that chemical and other suppliers of drugs report to police the sale of chemicals and apparatus used by organised crime figures to manufacture drugs such as amphetamines. This reform will significantly hinder dealers in producing illicit drugs. The Government is strongly committed to targeting dealers and organised criminals who peddle drugs and misery within our community. I am sure the House joins with me in congratulating the Police Service on this magnificent outcome. Government members: Hear, hear!
The Government is strongly committed to targeting dealers and organised criminals who peddle drugs and misery within our community. I am sure the House joins with me in congratulating the Police Service on this magnificent outcome. Government members: Hear, hear!
Government members: Hear, hear!
Mrs M.H. ROBERTS replied: I can also advise the House that this year we are celebrating 150 years of policing in Western Australia, from 1853 to 2003. While a royal commission is ongoing, it is good that we have the opportunity to reflect on some of the achievements of the Police Service in those 150 years. No achievement is potentially greater than the recent success of our police officers in reportedly making the largest drug seizure in the history of the Police Service. On the afternoon of 8 March this year a four-month investigation culminated in the arrest of three men and a seizure of 6.1 kilograms of methylamphetamine and 2.5 kilograms of ecstasy. I am told that equates to more than 10 000 ecstasy tablets. The drugs seized have a street value of approximately $3 million. Police have also seized large amounts of jewellery, cash and vehicles, including, I believe, an Alfa Romeo sports car. I am told they are expecting to seize some more significant assets. This is an appropriate opportunity for the Government to congratulate the Police Service for ridding our streets of a huge quantity of drugs. This is a magnificent result and will be a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in this State. This drug seizure is an example of the success that a properly equipped and resourced police service can achieve. It is important that the frontline officers know they have the Government’s full support in the fight to rid our community of illicit drugs. The success of the drug haul has resulted in preventing some $3 million worth of drugs reaching our streets. As I said, that includes more than 10 000 ecstasy tablets and 2.5 kilograms of methylamphetamines. Yet there is more to do in the fight against drugs. In the near future I will introduce a Bill to ensure that chemical and other suppliers of drugs report to police the sale of chemicals and apparatus used by organised crime figures to manufacture drugs such as amphetamines. This reform will significantly hinder dealers in producing illicit drugs. The Government is strongly committed to targeting dealers and organised criminals who peddle drugs and misery within our community. I am sure the House joins with me in congratulating the Police Service on this magnificent outcome. Government members: Hear, hear!
I can also advise the House that this year we are celebrating 150 years of policing in Western Australia, from 1853 to 2003. While a royal commission is ongoing, it is good that we have the opportunity to reflect on some of the achievements of the Police Service in those 150 years. No achievement is potentially greater than the recent success of our police officers in reportedly making the largest drug seizure in the history of the Police Service. On the afternoon of 8 March this year a four-month investigation culminated in the arrest of three men and a seizure of 6.1 kilograms of methylamphetamine and 2.5 kilograms of ecstasy. I am told that equates to more than 10 000 ecstasy tablets. The drugs seized have a street value of approximately $3 million. Police have also seized large amounts of jewellery, cash and vehicles, including, I believe, an Alfa Romeo sports car. I am told they are expecting to seize some more significant assets. This is an appropriate opportunity for the Government to congratulate the Police Service for ridding our streets of a huge quantity of drugs. This is a magnificent result and will be a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in this State. This drug seizure is an example of the success that a properly equipped and resourced police service can achieve. It is important that the frontline officers know they have the Government’s full support in the fight to rid our community of illicit drugs. The success of the drug haul has resulted in preventing some $3 million worth of drugs reaching our streets. As I said, that includes more than 10 000 ecstasy tablets and 2.5 kilograms of methylamphetamines. Yet there is more to do in the fight against drugs. In the near future I will introduce a Bill to ensure that chemical and other suppliers of drugs report to police the sale of chemicals and apparatus used by organised crime figures to manufacture drugs such as amphetamines. This reform will significantly hinder dealers in producing illicit drugs. The Government is strongly committed to targeting dealers and organised criminals who peddle drugs and misery within our community. I am sure the House joins with me in congratulating the Police Service on this magnificent outcome. Government members: Hear, hear!
This is a magnificent result and will be a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in this State. This drug seizure is an example of the success that a properly equipped and resourced police service can achieve. It is important that the frontline officers know they have the Government’s full support in the fight to rid our community of illicit drugs. The success of the drug haul has resulted in preventing some $3 million worth of drugs reaching our streets. As I said, that includes more than 10 000 ecstasy tablets and 2.5 kilograms of methylamphetamines. Yet there is more to do in the fight against drugs. In the near future I will introduce a Bill to ensure that chemical and other suppliers of drugs report to police the sale of chemicals and apparatus used by organised crime figures to manufacture drugs such as amphetamines. This reform will significantly hinder dealers in producing illicit drugs. The Government is strongly committed to targeting dealers and organised criminals who peddle drugs and misery within our community. I am sure the House joins with me in congratulating the Police Service on this magnificent outcome. Government members: Hear, hear!
The Government is strongly committed to targeting dealers and organised criminals who peddle drugs and misery within our community. I am sure the House joins with me in congratulating the Police Service on this magnificent outcome. Government members: Hear, hear!
Government members: Hear, hear!
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