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Couple jailed over drug supply

A north-west Queensland couple has been jailed for drug supply and possession.

John Dzendolet, 46, pleaded guilty to paying his partner Deborah Murray, 42, about $2,500 to drive from Mount Isa to Toowoomba to collect more than $100,000 worth of methylamphetamines.

Supreme Court Judge David North found Murray did not know the value of the drugs but was aware she was breaking the law.

In sentencing, Justice North recognised Murray had cooperated with prosecutors and has three dependent children, the youngest aged nine.

He sentenced her to three years in prison, suspended after nine months.

Justice North described Dzendolet's offending as "brazen".

Dzendolet sentenced him to six years in prison.

He will be eligible for parole in two years.

About 20 members of the Rebels motorcycle gang were in court to watch the sentencing.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-18/couple-jailed-over-drug-supply/4267060
 
Where my minneapolis junkies at?



The disciples with ~70% powder an big head mexi cliq with ~80% tar got busted bout 5 months ago or so and no one took their place :(

Definitely the biggest busts in recent hiostory here
 
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[SCTimes.com] MINNESOTA :: Pallet hiding 16 pounds of cocaine found today

"Investigators found 16 pounds cocaine that could be worth up to $700,000 this morning after receiving a report of a suspicious pallet."

Read Full Article At :: http://www.sctimes.com/article/2012...6-pounds-cocaine-found-today?odyssey=nav|head

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[KSTP.com] MINNESOTA :: Deputies Follow Marijuana Shipment to St Louis Park Home

""Upon execution of the search warrant officers located a total of approximately 8.39 pounds of marijuana, 12.44 grams of cocaine, a schedule II narcotic, and 93 pills which were identified by their unique markings as MDMA (Ecstasy)," said Deputy Todd Hinz in the complaint."

Read Full Article At :: http://kstp.com/article/stories/s2643653.shtml

hehe i tried, quick search for ya, probably not what u meant, didnt turn up any heroin ones. but i searched from Jan to Aug this yr in MN.. Might not have found it tho.
 
Hong Kong man faces court over $16 million drug haul

This is a joint media release between the Australian Fderal Police, Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, NSW Police Force, the NSW Crime Commission and the Australian Crime Commission.

A 45-year-old Hong Kong national was arrested with almost 24 kilograms of narcotics by the Joint Organised Crime Group (JOCG), and will face court today charged with drug supply offences.

On 7 September 2012, JOCG officers conducted search warrants in Seven Hills, Blacktown and Marsfield, where they seized 21.05 kilograms of heroin and 2.68 kilograms of cocaine that had been concealed within a cargo consignment of steel fencing originating from China.

The combined street value of the narcotics is estimated to be worth up to $16 million dollars.

A Hong Kong national was arrested and charged with two counts of Supply Prohibited Drug not less than Large Commercial Quantity, contrary to section 25(2) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.

The man was refused bail and will appear today in the Sydney Central Local Court.

The JOCG comprises the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australian Customs and Border Protection Service, NSW Police Force, the NSW Crime Commission and the Australian Crime Commission.

AFP Manager Serious and Organised Crime David Sharpe said the JOCG was a prime example of a joint law enforcement partnership that was key to disrupting transnational drug syndicates.

“This seizure, along with other recent operations with our law enforcement partners sends a clear message to organised crime syndicates that we will continue to target and disrupt their activities,” Commander Sharpe said.

“Investigations are ongoing and the JOCG has not ruled out further arrests.”

NSW Police State Crime Commander Mal Lanyon said the NSW Police Force was committed to reducing the availability of prohibited drugs on the streets of NSW.

“This result is a further demonstration of the ability of law enforcement agencies at a State and Commonwealth level to work in partnership to seize drugs and enhance community safety,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Lanyon said.

“This is a significant seizure and I would like to commend the ongoing work of the Joint Organised Crime Group in targeting individuals and syndicates who seek to import prohibited drugs."

Customs and Border Protection Acting National Director Intelligence and Targeting, Chris Wall said that Australian law enforcement authorities would use all of the resources available to them to stop illicit importations such as this one.

“Working together with our law enforcement partners, Customs and Border Protection is committed to protecting the Australian community from these dangerous substances,” Mr Wall said.

The maximum penalties for these offences are 25 years imprisonment and/or a $550,000 fine.

http://www.afp.gov.au/media-centre/...an-faces-court-over-16-million-drug-haul.aspx
 
$250,000 cannabis haul seized

A MAN has been charged following the seizure of more than 24 kilograms of cannabis on the NSW south coast.

Officers searched a Kiama Downs house at lunchtime on Tuesday.

Police will allege they discovered a cannabis cache with an estimated street value of more than $250,000, a white powder believed to be cocaine, steroids and cash.

A 32-year-old Kiama Downs man was arrested at the premises and taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station.

He was charged with three counts of possessing a prohibited drug, supplying cannabis, supplying a prohibited drug and dealing with the proceeds of crime.

The man was refused bail to appear at Wollongong Local Court on Wednesday.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...abis-haul-seized/story-e6freuz0-1226476951766
 
Tweed man uses inheritance on drug lab

A GOLD Coast judge has blasted a Tweed man for blowing his grandparents' inheritance on an illegal cannabis drug lab.

Clinton Gerrard Philip Oliver, 22, today pleaded guilty in the Southport District Court to producing and possessing 27kg of cannabis in the garage of a Southport rental home last year.

Southport District Judge Katherine McGinness said Oliver's cashed-up criminal behaviour was akin to a "B-grade TV show" script and had disrespected his grandmother's generosity.

"It's more than stupidity...it was a criminal enterprise," she said.

"Your poor grandmother."

The court was told Oliver received an inheritance of $98,000 from his grandparents for his 21st birthday in July last year.

He quickly squandered the cash on a party lifestyle including drugs, travel and cars.

He also splurged $8000 to build the hydroponic cannabis set up, allegedly with a mate.

He later told police he and his 26-year-old alleged co-offender hoped to make $60,000 from the first crop.

But two months into production he had a falling out with his friend and washed his hands of the operation, even refusing to be paid back his $8000 investment money.

In October last year police raided the property, seized 20 plants and arrested both men.

Oliver entered an early plea of guilty to possessing and producing drugs, possessing drug lab items and stealing electricity.

Ms McGinness convicted and sentenced Oliver to two years' jail, wholly suspended and two years' probation.

The alleged co-offender is yet to face trial.

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2012/09/18/438391_crime-and-court-news.html
 
Brother sells drugs to keep peace

A MAN whose brother was in jail for allegedly trafficking drugs continued to sell marijuana to his clients to keep them happy and avoid friction, a court was told.

Lewis Charles Mason, 51, of Millbank, faced Bundaberg Magistrates Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to three counts of supplying dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing property obtained from drug trafficking and possessing drug pipes.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Barry Stevens said officers raided Mason's home on April 18 where he had lived with his brother, who was charged with drug trafficking and was in custody at the time.

Sgt Stevens said officers discovered 25.5g of cannabis, three bongs and $5000 cash.

"The cash was proceeds of the sale of drugs but not by this defendant," Sgt Stevens said.

"The basis of the charge is he knew where it had derived from.

"He admitted that he had been supplying cannabis between January and April."

Sgt Stevens said Mason told officers he had bought a quanitity marijuana for $1100 and had sold amounts to people, making about $100 on each occasion.

"It wasn't a highly sophisticated operation."

Barrister Craig Ryan said Mason was a "very unsophisticated man" who been a tent boxer for a travelling show.

"As a tent boxer he would fight every day and would take numerous blows to the head," Mr Ryan said.

"He was diagnosed with a schizoaffective disorder, which left him virtually disabled in terms of his cognitive functions."

Mr Ryan said Mason's crimes resulted from him wanting to help his brother.

"He wanted to do the best for his brother," he said.

"Through that misguided affection for his brother, there were a number of people who rang the home looking for drugs and, in an effort to keep them happy, he made these transactions.

"He thought that's what his brother would want him to do... and he didn't want to create any friction."

Magistrate Jennifer Batts sentenced Mason to 10 months probation.

http://www.news-mail.com.au/story/2012/09/19/brother-sells-marijuana-to-keep-peace/
 
Drug raid's treasure trove

Laptops, cellphones, iPods, cameras and jewellery worth thousands of dollars were seized by police after a raid on the tower wing of the Heritage Hotel in downtown Auckland.

The couple who live there, Paul Clark and Michelle Newton, were charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply last week and more stolen property charges are likely to be laid.

Newton, 49, was bailed to live at the Heritage tower but the 52-year-old Clark was remanded in custody despite only 1g of P being found in the apartment.

In seeking bail, defence lawyer David Niven said the small amount of methamphetamine was for personal use and Clark was the sole carer for his partner, who recently had major surgery.

Much of the property police seized was old and broken, said Mr Niven, and his client repaired and sold it for income.

In opposing bail, the police alleged the couple were supplying methamphetamine in exchange for stolen goods.

More than 100 cellphones, 30 laptops, cameras, iPods and jewellery were found in the apartment.


Judge Anne Kiernan said Clark had failed to satisfy her that bail was appropriate.

While only a small amount of methamphetamine was found, she said the police had found the "trappings of a drug dealer" including a handwritten "tick list" ledger of customers, as well as scales and snaplock bags.

She noted the police submission that "stolen property was often used as currency for drugs" and the serious allegation that Clark was committing crime to supplement his lifestyle as a sickness beneficiary.

The couple will reappear in the Auckland District Court on October 5.

Detective Sergeant Phil Cox, of the Tactical Crime Unit, said his team was now sorting and photographing all the items seized from the apartment in a bid to find the owners.

The police had identified a further 25 offences, ranging from theft to burglary, linked to the property dating back to 2009.

Mr Cox said reuniting property with the rightful owners was hard work but police had already returned one family heirloom to an Auckland woman.

Many of the cameras and phones contained photographs which he hoped people would recognise.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10834920
 
24 charged in Mackay drug bust

Police in Mackay in north Queensland have seized more than $150,000 worth of illegal drugs during a recent operation in the region.

Police have charged 24 people with 82 offences, after a five-month operation.

Operation Kilo Demon targeted the Mackay region, north to the Whitsundays and west to Moranbah.

Of those charged, 21 were from Mackay and three from Moranbah.

Detective Acting Sergeant Lisa Elkins says a variety of drugs were seized.

"During this operation I can tell you that amphetamines, MDMA, cannabis and steroids were all seized," she said.

She says the size of the haul does not mean the streets are clean.

"It doesn't mean our work is done at all in relation to dangerous drugs but we'll just continue hopefully obtaining information from the public like we did on this occasion," she said.

"Hopefully we can kick off more jobs like it."

A man, who police allege is the main person of interest in the investigation, is due to face court today.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-19/24-charged-in-mackay-drug-bust/4269538
 
Pub owner faces bashing, drug charges

A pub owner who is in custody for allegedly viciously bashing his partner has now also faced court for cocaine trafficking and other serious drug offences.

David Anthony O'Brien, 51, from Deakin is accused of trafficking cocaine between 2003 and August this year, as well as supplying cocaine to four people including his partner who he is accused of bashing.

Police say that over a weekend in August, O'Brien punched his partner in the face and beat and choked her so badly that she had to be hospitalised.

O'Brien also allegedly kept the woman hostage in his house and twice dragged her back inside when she tried to escape.

O'Brien has so far been refused bail and has been held in custody since the brutal attack.

He plans to make a bail application on Thursday which police say they will oppose.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-19/pub-owner-faces-drug-bashing-charges/4269926
 
Two men charged after police find drug labs - Rooty Hill & Mt Vernon

Two men, aged 31 and 23, have been charged after police uncovered two drug laboratories in Sydney’s west.

About 10.20pm on Monday (17 September 2012), police searched a 31-year-old man on the M4 at Prospect, allegedly finding a bag of methylamphetamine (ICE) weighing approximately 790 grams.

The man was arrested and police subsequently executed three search warrants at homes in Rooty Hill, Mt Vernon and Bondi.

At the Rooty Hill home, police allegedly found a clandestine laboratory, approximately 295 grams of ICE, and an amount of precursor.

At Mt Vernon, police allegedly seized numerous items associated with a drug laboratory as well as an amount of precursor.

During the Bondi search warrant, police arrested a 23-year-old man and seized a number of items.

The 31-year-old man was charged with:

- Manufacture prohibited drug

- Manufacture prohibited drug - large commercial quantity

- Manufacture prohibited drug - commercial quantity

- Manufacture prohibited drug > indictable quantity (not cannabis)

- Supply prohibited drug > large commercial quantity

- Supply prohibited drug > commercial quantity

- Supply prohibited drug > indictable quantity (not cannabis)

- Knowingly deal with proceeds of crime

He was bail refused and appeared before Blacktown Local Court on 18 September, where bail was again refused.

The 31-year-old man will re-appear before Penrith Local Court on Friday (21 September 2012).

The 23-year-old man was taken to Waverley Police Station, where he was charged with:

- Manufacture prohibited drug > large commercial quantity

- Manufacture prohibited drug >indictable quantity (not cannabis)

- Supply prohibited drug > indictable quantity (not cannabis)

- Supply prohibited drug > commercial quantity

- Supply prohibited drug > large commercial quantity

He was refused bail and appeared before Waverley Local Court on 18 September, where bail was further refused.

The 23-year-old man will re-appear before Central Local Court on Tuesday 25 September 2012.

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/m...nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjI1NjczLmh0bWwmYWxsPTE=
 
NZ - Drug ring accused identified

The identity of one of the men charged with supplying hundreds of thousands of Ecstasy analogue pills can be revealed.

Name suppression has been lifted from Allen Joseph Stubbington, who was one of 11 people arrested in Operation Greenstone on charges of importing, manufacturing, possessing and supplying class-B and -C drugs.

The 55-year-old has been referred to as "The Book Keeper" in court hearings because of a credit ledger, known as a "tick list", which police allege recorded drug activity over a two-year period.

The Harley-Davidson-riding Stubbington, who is well regarded in the bodybuilding scene, is one of six accused who were refused bail after the five-month covert operation.

He will seek to be released tomorrow, along with Brendon Nguyen and two others with name suppression, including a millionaire businessman referred to as "The Boss".

Another in custody is Craig Williams, called "The Banker", who lived in the Metropolis tower in central Auckland and is alleged to have moved nearly $8 million to overseas accounts in just 12 months.


Police allege the men were part of a designer-drug syndicate that distributed pills chemically similar, but not identical, to MDMA, which is the traditional ingredient in Ecstasy tablets.

These analogues are class-C controlled drugs, while MDMA-based Ecstasy is class B.

Police allege Stubbington bought $4.5 million worth of pills from "The Boss" which he sold to a supply network.

When "The Boss" was arrested last November in Operation Ark - on exactly the same charges he faces now - Stubbington hired 28-year-old Cameron Blair Broxton to press the pills for him, the court was told.

Detective Sergeant Bruce Howard said police were still looking for the pressing machine.

The Book Keeper
* Allen Joseph Stubbington
* 56 charges including importing, manufacturing, possession and supply of Class-B and C drugs.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10835238
 
NZ - Man in court on drugs charges

A man has appeared in the High Court at Rotorua facing charges relating to a new recreational drug.

Bryce Thomas Kamizona, 25, Tauranga, appeared in court this morning on a charge of possession for supply of a Class C drug methcathinone, offering to supply the drug and offering to supply cannabis.

Methcathinone is a new recreational drug also known as Meow Meow, M Cat and Kitty Cat. Kamizona was found with 110 pills in his car in May that were confirmed to contain the drug. Kamizona pleaded guilty to the charges in the Tauranga District Court last month.

Justice Joe Williams has remanded Kamizona on bail for sentencing in the High Court at Rotorua on November 1.

http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/man-court-drugs-charges/1551966/
 
Precursor chemicals seized at Sydney International Airport

A 40-year-old woman was arrested at Sydney International Airport yesterday (19 September) after Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than five kilograms of powder alleged to contain ephedrine.

The woman was selected for a baggage examination by Customs and Border Protection officers after arriving in Sydney on a flight from Vietnam.

During the examination officers located five canisters labelled as protein powder in the woman’s baggage.

Testing of the contents of these canisters returned positive results for ephedrine, a precursor chemical which can be used in the manufacture of illegal amphetamine-type substances, such as ‘ice’. Its importation is prohibited without a permit.

Customs and Border Protection officers arrested the woman and charged her with importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled precursor contrary to section 307.11 of the Criminal Code Act 1995.

Customs and Border Protection Acting Director Investigations NSW, Mr Peter Siomos, said this detection demonstrated the effective work of Customs and Border Protection officers in preventing the importation of dangerous precursor chemicals.

“Australia has strict controls on the importation of precursor chemicals and Customs and Border Protection is committed to protecting the community from the importation of these substances,” Mr Siomos said.

The maximum penalty for importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled precursor, such as ephedrine, is a fine of up to $550,000 and/or 25 years in prison.

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/MR120920.asp
 
TLH Bust Yields Ecstasy and Suspected List of Stolen Identities

A drug bust at a Tallahassee home yields more than drugs.

Detectives found what they suspect is a long list of stolen identities.

Deputies raided a home on Roberts Avenue this morning expecting to find marijuana.

They say they found enough ecstasy - in powder and pills - to warrant trafficking charges. Those drugs were stashed in a crown royal bag, which was tucked right alongside school books inside a back pack.

Deputies found a gun and some pot too, but the biggest surprise of all, they say was a list of nearly 500 names, social security numbers and birth dates.

Detective Andrew Dawson says there were ledgers with the word "illegal" written on them.

"The fraudsters will indicate whether it's good to use that name, bad to use that name, whether it's been used in 2011 or 2012," said LCSO Financial Crimes Detective Andrew Dawson. "It had check marks or x's indicating whether they were good to use for fraud or not."

Dawson says the information may have been used to file fraudulent tax returns.

Gerard Jackson is accused of possession of marijuana with the intent to sell it.

His roommate Tyrese Davis is accused of trafficking in MDMA as well as identity fraud.

Deputies say they do expect more arrests.
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9.21.2012 4:15pm LCSO Sheriff's Office Press Release

The Leon County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals in connection with a two month long undercover drug sales investigation.

Detectives from LCSO’s Vice Unit began conducting surveillance and undercover drug buy operations after receiving a tip about the occupants at 3535 Roberts Avenue, lot # 303. The detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence and served it on September 21, 2012.

Detectives recovered a firearm, ammunition, drug paraphernalia, marijuana and MDMA during the search of the residence. Detectives also located ledgers containing hundreds of names, dates of birth
and social security numbers.

Financial Crimes Detectives are assisting with this investigation and have confirmed that many of the names listed on the ledgers have had their identities compromised. Some of the names listed have been used to obtain fraudulent tax returns.

Detectives arrested Gerard Jackson and Tyrece Davis at the residence. Jackson and Davis were taken to the Leon County Jail.
This investigation is continuing and additional arrests and charges are likely.

ARRESTED:

Gerard O. Jackson
27 years old Charges: Possession of Marijuana WITS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Tyrece D. Davis
26 years old Trafficking in MDMA, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Use of Personal Identification Information (30 or more victims)

http://www.wctv.tv/news/headlines/D...t-of-Stolen-Identities-170770486.html?ref=486
 
Traffic stop yields 2 meth arrests in Daytona Beach Shores

A traffic stop in what police say is a high drug area in Daytona Beach Shores yielded two arrests on meth charges, according to a charging affidavit.

Allison Coppock, 33, of Ponce Inlet was charged Wednesday with possession of methamphetamine, possession/use of drug paraphernalia and possession of a new legend drug without a prescription, according to the report. Also arrested was transient Bradley Hooper, 30, who was charged with manufacturing meth, possession of chemicals with intent to manufacture a controlled substance and possession/use of drug paraphernalia.

Officers stopped the car for not making a complete stop while exiting a parking lot on South Atlantic Avenue. The officer who searched Coppock's purse found hypodermic needles, a spoon with white powdery residue, a muscle relaxer pill and a partially broken pill with the Superman symbol on it, according to the report.

A further search of the vehicle Coppock and Hooper were in revealed a duffle bag filled with items, including a small bottle of Jack Daniels that was turned into a smoking pipe, the officer identified as materials to make meth, according to the report. A small amount of liquid inside of the liquor bottle tested positive for meth.

Coppock and Hooper are both being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail with Coppock's bail set at $3,500 and Hooper's at $13,000.

The driver of the vehicle, Shayla Watson, 27, was charged with possession/use of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license, according to court records. Watson is also at the Volusia County Branch Jail and has a bail of $1,000.

http://www.news-journalonline.com/a...com/article/20120920/NEWS/120929980/1025/NEWS
 
NZ - Drug boss' partner jailed for book-keeping

The partner of a Wellington drug boss has been sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison for helping to run an extensive methamphetamine operation.

Kelly Cole, 38, kept the books and organised communications at the direction of Nomads' gang chapter head Paul Rodgers, known as Porky Rimene, who was jailed for 15 years earlier this month.

Cole was sentenced in the High Court at Wellington today (Tue) for her part in the operation, which supplied at least 1.68kg of methamphetamine from 2009 until February last year.

She earlier pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to supply methamphetamine and cannabis, supplying cannabis, conspiring to launder money, conspiring to obstruct the course of justice and participating in an organised criminal group.

Her partner Rodgers, 40, was sentenced this month on charges including supplying methamphetamine, participating in an organised criminal group, conspiring to supply cannabis, conspiring to obstruct the course of justice and money laundering.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10836417
 
AUS - CATCH training leads to drug detection - Traffic and Highway Patrol

A man believed to be linked to the Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang has been arrested and charged following the search of a vehicle in the state’s north.

About 5.20pm on Saturday (22 September 2012), Traffic and Highway Patrol officers stopped a vehicle on the New England Highway, Wallabadah, for the purpose of a Random Breath Test (RBT).

After speaking to the five men in the car, police performed a search of the vehicle and allegedly located 36 steroid tablets and 23 resealable bags, each of which contained a substance believed to be methylamphetamine.

A 21-year-old man from Warwick Farm in Sydney was subsequently arrested and charged for possessing steroids. Further charges may be laid, depending on the results of tests on the substance found within the resealable bags.

The 21-year-old was granted bail to appear in court on Monday 15 October 2012.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Stuart Smith of the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command said the arrest served as another example of the success of the Command’s CATCH training.

“CATCH training is designed to improve our officers’ ability to detect drugs and other contraband while performing routine vehicle stops for RBT, registration checks and the like,” Superintendent Smith said.


“To date, the training has helped NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol officers seize over $70 million in drugs and other illegal property.”

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/m...nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjI1NzczLmh0bWwmYWxsPTE=
 
NZ - Bail for drug accused

An Opunake man facing four drug charges has been granted bail to get his life back on track.

Jason Kenneth Cragg, 26, unemployed, has been charged with possessing methamphetamine for supply, selling methamphetamine, selling cannabis and possessing cannabis for supply.

In Hawera District Court, Judge Max Courtney said because of the nature of the charges bail would usually be declined, but he would grant it so Cragg could seek help for his addiction.

He will reappear in the New Plymouth District Court.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/7729810/Bail-for-drug-accused
 
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