A WA parliamentary question on notice inquires about correspondence from Mr. Vince Stanton regarding alleged drug activity in Kelmscott and the police response. The Minister denies receiving direct correspondence but confirms police action based on Mr. Stanton's information.

AnsweredQoN 114Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 August 2000
Portfolio
Police

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(1) Has the Minister received correspondence from a Mr Vince Stanton of Kelmscott? (2) Is it true that Mr Stanton has provided the WA Police Service with detailed accounts of illegal drug activity in Kelmscott? (3) If so, what action is being taken? (4) If not, why not? Answered on 16 August 2000 The Minister

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Answered
16 August 2000
Response time
7 days
(1) No. (2) No. Mr Vince Stanton has provided the WA Police Service with details suggesting unlawful activity emanating from a specific residence in Kelmscott. (3) The WA Police Service has acted on Mr Stanton's information. The Police Service is still conducting operational activities in Kelmscott. (4) Not applicable.
(2) Is it true that Mr Stanton has provided the WA Police Service with detailed accounts of illegal drug activity in Kelmscott? (3) If so, what action is being taken? (4) If not, why not? Answered on 16 August 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) No. Mr Vince Stanton has provided the WA Police Service with details suggesting unlawful activity emanating from a specific residence in Kelmscott. (3) The WA Police Service has acted on Mr Stanton's information. The Police Service is still conducting operational activities in Kelmscott. (4) Not applicable.
(3) If so, what action is being taken? (4) If not, why not? Answered on 16 August 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) No. Mr Vince Stanton has provided the WA Police Service with details suggesting unlawful activity emanating from a specific residence in Kelmscott. (3) The WA Police Service has acted on Mr Stanton's information. The Police Service is still conducting operational activities in Kelmscott. (4) Not applicable.
(4) If not, why not? Answered on 16 August 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) No. Mr Vince Stanton has provided the WA Police Service with details suggesting unlawful activity emanating from a specific residence in Kelmscott. (3) The WA Police Service has acted on Mr Stanton's information. The Police Service is still conducting operational activities in Kelmscott. (4) Not applicable.
Answered on 16 August 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) No. Mr Vince Stanton has provided the WA Police Service with details suggesting unlawful activity emanating from a specific residence in Kelmscott. (3) The WA Police Service has acted on Mr Stanton's information. The Police Service is still conducting operational activities in Kelmscott. (4) Not applicable.

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