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Drugs raid on Army barracks
By staff reporters
13oct03
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,7543803%5E1702,00.html
POLICE raided Australian Army barracks in Darwin today after receiving tip-offs about drug use by army personnel.
Military Police and Northern Territory Police raided Robertson Barracks in Darwin earlier today, the army said.
An officer at the barracks told NEWS.com.au the raids had been planned for "some time" and the operation would continue this afternoon.
The army will have to wait up to a week for urinalysis results before any further action is taken.
"The raids targeted against individuals from a number of units," Brig Ashley Power said.
"This should in no way demean the excellent work undertaken by the vast majority of personnel within 1 Brigade, most recently seen in Exercise Crocodile 03.
"The Brigade is well known for its professionalism and dedication to duty.
He said the "outstanding performance" of the 5/7 RAR Battalion Group on its recent deployment to East Timor was "further evidence of the quality of the soldiers within 1 Brigade".
A urine testing program for the detection of illegal drugs has been in place since 1995.
It is not routine or random, but any soldier, regardless of rank, may be asked to submit a urine sample if they are suspected of the use of illegal drugs.
Brig Power said the Army had a "zero tolerance" approach towards drugs.
"The Military Police will continue to thoroughly investigate such allegations," he said.
"Soldiers who have been found to have any involvement in the use of illegal drugs will have their service reviewed and they may be dismissed from the Australian Army."
"It is extremely disappointing that a small number of soldiers have put their health, their careers and the safety of their mates in danger by using illegal drugs.
"Military Police have worked closely with Northern Territory Police in the past months to ensure the success of this operation."
There were no details of the number or ranks of the personnel forced to submit samples in the wake of the raids.
Last year an army investigation found some soldiers were using steroids to help gain weight and increase stamina and self-confidence.
Senior officers ran a campaign to warn soldiers against using performance-enhancing substances, which are illegal under army discipline law.
It is not yet known what substances are the subject of today's raids
By staff reporters
13oct03
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,7543803%5E1702,00.html
POLICE raided Australian Army barracks in Darwin today after receiving tip-offs about drug use by army personnel.
Military Police and Northern Territory Police raided Robertson Barracks in Darwin earlier today, the army said.
An officer at the barracks told NEWS.com.au the raids had been planned for "some time" and the operation would continue this afternoon.
The army will have to wait up to a week for urinalysis results before any further action is taken.
"The raids targeted against individuals from a number of units," Brig Ashley Power said.
"This should in no way demean the excellent work undertaken by the vast majority of personnel within 1 Brigade, most recently seen in Exercise Crocodile 03.
"The Brigade is well known for its professionalism and dedication to duty.
He said the "outstanding performance" of the 5/7 RAR Battalion Group on its recent deployment to East Timor was "further evidence of the quality of the soldiers within 1 Brigade".
A urine testing program for the detection of illegal drugs has been in place since 1995.
It is not routine or random, but any soldier, regardless of rank, may be asked to submit a urine sample if they are suspected of the use of illegal drugs.
Brig Power said the Army had a "zero tolerance" approach towards drugs.
"The Military Police will continue to thoroughly investigate such allegations," he said.
"Soldiers who have been found to have any involvement in the use of illegal drugs will have their service reviewed and they may be dismissed from the Australian Army."
"It is extremely disappointing that a small number of soldiers have put their health, their careers and the safety of their mates in danger by using illegal drugs.
"Military Police have worked closely with Northern Territory Police in the past months to ensure the success of this operation."
There were no details of the number or ranks of the personnel forced to submit samples in the wake of the raids.
Last year an army investigation found some soldiers were using steroids to help gain weight and increase stamina and self-confidence.
Senior officers ran a campaign to warn soldiers against using performance-enhancing substances, which are illegal under army discipline law.
It is not yet known what substances are the subject of today's raids
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