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Police concerned by festival drug culture

Police say they're disappointed by the drug culture associated with music events like Splendour in the Grass.

More than 400 people were caught with drugs during the three-day festival which wrapped up in Byron Bay on Sunday night.

Almost 200 court-attendance notices were issued, along with more than 150 cannabis cautions.

Superintendent Stuart Wilkins says police seized amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy and LSD.

"It's also about the drugs we didn't seize," he said.

"The people who were clearly under the influence of drugs, the medical tent being absolutely flat out, police being called to assist with people whop were suffering the effects of drugs and being violent or being unable to care for themselves.

"There were people who hid (drugs) internally, and there were people who hid it... on their body.

"There was a car that hid it in the roof cavity.

"People go to significant lengths to hide it knowing full well that we were there in numbers."

The Byron Shire Mayor says Splendour in the Grass organisers were quick to respond to community concerns over the weekend.

Jan Barham says people living in the Sunrise Beach estate had some problems with bike-path access and general security concerns.

She says there were also noise complaints on the opening night.

"Friday night was amazing, I've never heard noise travel so well," she said.

"I don't think on site they would have realised that that wind was taking the noise so far, you could hear it down in Suffolk Park!

"After the calls were made, the noise was mitigated, so I think the responsiveness of organisers is a good thing.

"I'm sure the shopkeepers are happy, the town was full and all abuzz."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-30/splendour-drugs/4164058

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-30/police-blast-drug-culture-after-festival-finds/4164124
 
Police disappointed after 400 people found with drugs at annual music festival - Byron Bay

Police have been left disappointed with crowd behaviour following a four day music festival held in Byron Bay last week.

The Splendour in the Grass Music Festival was held at Belongil Fields in Byron Bay between Thursday 26 July and Sunday 29 July 2012 attracting a crowd of approximately 20,000 people.

During the festival there was a strong police contingent including general duties officers, the Mounted Unit, Dog Unit, Public Order & Riot Squad, Operation Support Group and officers from the Alcohol and Licensing Enforcement Command.

Police were also assisted by the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing and targeted alcohol, drugs and anti-social behaviour offences.

Officers conducted 730 person searches and 30 vehicle searches whilst also issuing 74 move-on directions.

Drug detection dogs were used throughout the event resulting in 421 people being found in possession of illegal drugs including amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy and LSD.

192 people were issued court attendance notices for possess/supply prohibited drug while police also issued 154 cannabis caution notices.

Six juveniles were allegedly found in possession of drugs and will receive cautions under the Young Offenders Act. Investigations are continuing into a number of other drug offences.

Motorists did not escape police attention with nine people charged for PCA offences while seven people tested positive to ecstasy during roadside drug tests.

Officers also responded to a number of anti-social and alcohol-related incidents including seven intoxicated people, five assaults and ten licensing offences.

A number of street offences were also detected including 40 people found in possession of alcohol in alcohol-free zones and 19 people dealt with for offensive behaviour.

Tweed/Byron Local Area Commander, Superintendent Stuart Wilkins, said it was disappointing to have so many people found in possession of illicit drugs.

“We were kept busy over the four days but once again drug and alcohol-related incidents dominated our time.

“Over 400 people were found in possession of prohibited drugs and that is simply unacceptable. This culture of drug-taking at music events needs to stop!

“People went to extreme measures to get drugs and alcohol into the festival including one employee who was allegedly detected trying to bring liquor and drugs into the event.

“We also had a 29-year-old woman attempt to smuggle spirits into the festival by hiding containers underneath her top.

“In another incident five men from Melbourne were also charged after officers conducted a search of their car and located cannabis concealed in the roof lining of the vehicle,” said Superintendent Wilkins.

Superintendent Wilkins also expressed his disappointment in the behaviour of a number of people found affected by alcohol.

“Police were there to ensure public safety, not spoil the party but some people were unable to control themselves and treated officers as punching bags.

“One drunken woman was charged after elbowing a female officer in the face while a 16-year-old boy was ejected from the event after being found intoxicated.

“After receiving a number of complaints the licensee of one venue was issued infringement notices for allegedly failing to comply with licence conditions by jeopardising patron safety,” Superintendent Wilkins said.

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/m...nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjI0NjUzLmh0bWwmYWxsPTE=
 
Kava Bust - Gove

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Police have arrested six people and seized over 200kg of kava in Gove Airport over the weekend.

Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon said on Saturday 28 July members conducted routine screening and located the kava in luggage believed to belong to six passengers.

“The kava was concealed in several bags belonging to the alleged offenders on an inbound flight from Cairns,” said Senior Sergeant Brendan Muldoon.

“A man and woman aged 20 and 54 years from New South Wales have been charged after Police found 116kg of kava spread across seven bags. The two alleged offenders are due to appear in Darwin Magistrates Court tomorrow.

“Two men and two women from Gapuwiak and Ramingining have also been charged following the discovery and seizure of 85kg of kava and a bottle of alcohol believed to belong to the alleged offenders.

“This is a significant seizure and Police believe the kava to have an estimated value of $200,000.

“Police are dedicated to removing harmful substances from remote communities. If any member of the public has information in relation to kava, drugs or alcohol in remote communities please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

The alleged offenders have been charged with the following:

Man aged 20 years - Possess commercial quantity of kava and traffic commercial quantity of kava
Woman aged 54years - Possess commercial quantity of kava and traffic commercial quantity of kava
Man aged 38 years - Possess commercial quantity of kava and traffic commercial quantity of kava
Man aged 41 years - Possess commercial quantity of kava and traffic commercial quantity of kava
Woman aged 20 years - Possess commercial quantity of kava and traffic commercial quantity of kava
Woman aged 40 years - Possess commercial quantity of kava and traffic commercial quantity of kava

http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/Media-Centre/Media-releases/2012/July/30/Kava-Bust-Gove.aspx
 
Methamphetamine drug lab located – Labrador, Gold Coast

Police have located a large methamphetamine drug lab in a house at Labrador earlier today.

It is alleged police performed an emergent search on the Warratina Street residence and located the methamphetamine drug lab in one of the bedrooms of the home.

A 28 year-old-man and a 30-year-old man, both from Labrador were detained at the scene and are assisting police with their enquiries.

The Queensland Police Illicit Laboratory Investigation team (ILIT) will attend the location to safely dismantle the lab.

http://qpsmedia.govspace.gov.au/2012/07/30/methamphetamine-drug-lab-located-labrador-gold-coast/
 
Drugs seized from car - Springvale

A routine vehicle check proved fruitful for Springvale Police when they uncovered a stash of drugs last night.

Members intercepted a car that was being driven erratically on View Road in Springvale shortly before 8pm last night.

A search of the vehicle revealed a metal tin allegedly containing ice and heroin.

A 26-year-old Springvale man was arrested at the scene and charged with trafficking, resist arrest and warrants of apprehension.

He is currently in police custody and will face the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

http://www.vicpolicenews.com.au/more-news/10058-drugs-seized-from-car---springvale.html
 
Record ice seizure among half a tonne drug haul

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This is a joint media release with the Australian Federal Police and Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Customs and Border Protection Service have smashed an international drug syndicate, seizing 558kg of illicit drugs estimated to be worth up to half a billion dollars on Australian streets.

Over half a tonne of drugs, including 306 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and 252 kilograms of heroin, were seized in Sydney during the operation, with seven people arrested.

This is the largest seizure of ice in AFP history and is also the AFP’s third largest seizure of heroin.

The AFP arrested four foreign nationals from Hong Kong as well as three Australia based syndicate members following eight search warrants in Sydney CBD and Western Sydney yesterday (Monday, 30 July 2012).

During yesterday’s search warrants the AFP also seized six kilograms of methamphetamine from a 55-year-old man’s Green Valley residence.

All seven alleged offenders are expected to face Sydney Central Local Court today.

The AFP commenced an investigation in August 2011 into an international organised crime syndicate allegedly planning to import illicit drugs into Australia. This followed information received from the US Drug Enforcement Administration.

In January 2012, Customs and Border Protection identified a number of individuals believed to be associated with the international syndicate.

Investigations led to the targeting of two suspect cargo consignments.

On 19 July 2012, Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port Botany Container Examination facility examined a shipment of 3,200 terracotta pots which had been imported from overseas in two shipping containers. The search revealed significant quantities of heroin and ice concealed within 100 terracotta pots.

It will be alleged in court that as a result of AFP controlled operation the seven men were arrested attempting to take possession of the drugs.

AFP Deputy Commissioner Operations Andrew Colvin said this significant operation has smashed an international drug syndicate and protected the countless lives which would have been affected by this importation.

“This operation follows the AFP’s most successful year in terms of drug seizures.

“In the 2011/12 financial year, the AFP and its partner agencies seized almost 14 tonnes of illicit substances bound for drug distribution networks across Australia,” Deputy Commissioner Colvin said.

Customs and Border Protection Deputy Chief Executive Officer Mike Pezzullo said the operation reinforced the power of intelligence sharing and inter-agency cooperation in smashing transnational drug syndicates.

“The information that Customs and Border Protection officers collected and analysed ensured that the operation was able to identify syndicate members and prevent the shipment from reaching the streets,” Mr Pezzullo said.

Enquiries are continuing and the AFP has not ruled out further arrests.

Summary of charges

The four Hong Kong nationals, 42-year-old, 61-year-old, 29-year-old and 34-year-old men have been charged with conspiracy to import methamphetamine and heroin, contrary to section 307.1 and 11.5 of the Criminal Code Act 1995.
The 29-year-old and 34-year-old have also been charged with attempting to possess a commercial quantity of methamphetamine and heroin, contrary to section 307.5 and section 11.1 of the Criminal Code Act 1995.
The three Sydney men, a 42-year-old Fairfield, 60-year-old West Hoxton and 55-year-old Green Valley man have all been charged with attempting to possess a commercial quantity of methamphetamine and heroin, contrary to section 307.5 and section 11.1 of the Criminal Code Act 1995.
The 55-year-old Green Valley man has also been charged with possession of a commercial quantity of methamphetamine, contrary to section 307.8 of the Criminal Code 1995.
The maximum penalty for these offences is life imprisonment.

http://www.afp.gov.au/media-centre/...ice-seizure-among-half-a-tonne-drug-haul.aspx
 
Drug cook awaiting sentence in child danger first

A man accused of exposing children to dangerous chemicals while making drugs has appeared in a Brisbane court.

The 32-year-old is the first to be prosecuted under new Commonwealth laws.

Police were called to the Loganlea home Jeffrey John Williams shared with his partner and six children in 2010.

They had received a tip-off that children were present while Williams manufactured methylamphetamine.

When police arrived Williams was in the process of extracting pseudoephedrine from cold and 'flu tablets and writing out drug production instructions.

Officers reported an overpowering chemical smell.

The Supreme Court heard Williams was charged with five counts of a new Commonwealth offence of exposing children to danger from unlawful drug production.

He is also charged with producing drugs and publishing instructions for drug production.

Williams has pleaded guilty, and Justice Martin Daubney adjourned his sentencing to tomorrow.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-31/drug-offender-awaiting-sentence-in-child-danger-first/4166666
 
Six charged after drugs and more than $1 million cash seized

Six men have been arrested and officers have seized drugs and more than $1 million cash in an operation comprising the NSW Police Force, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and the Australian Federal Police.

NSW Drug Squad detectives yesterday (Wednesday 1 August 2012) informed Customs and Border Protection and AFP officers that a group of men would be attending Sydney International Airport to travel to Bangladesh.

The four men were stopped and searched by Customs and Border Protection officers at the airport about 10.15am with officers allegedly seizing just under $1 million cash and a quantity of steroids.

The men were placed under arrest by AFP officers.

A 25-year-old man from Minto, a 27-year-old man from Vaucluse, a 56-year-old man from Rozelle and a 56-year-old man from Minto were each charged with Commonwealth proceeds of crime offences as well as possessing a restricted substance.

They were all refused bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court today (Thursday 2 August 2012).

Drug Squad detectives then executed search warrants at two units in Brown Street, Ashfield, seizing $69,800 cash, quantities of steroids and methylampetamine (“ice”), and more than half a kilogram of an unidentified substance which will undergo testing.

A 33-year-old Ashfield man was charged with supply prohibited drug, possess restricted substance and goods in custody.

A 37-year-old Ashfield man was charged with supply indictable quantity of prohibited drug and goods in custody.

They were each granted conditional bail to face Burwood Local Court on 29 August 2012.

Investigations are continuing.

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/mediarelease120802.asp
 
Minister's daughter pleads guilty to drug charges

A Brisbane court has heard the daughter of a Queensland government minister had methylamphetamine and other drugs on her when she collapsed at a ministerial office.

Alexandra Davis, daughter of Child Safety Minister Tracy Davis, pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today to one count each of possessing drugs and possessing utensils or pipes.

Davis, 20, was a staffer of Arts Minister Ros Bates at the time of the incident, but has since resigned.

She was charged last month after collapsing at the government's ministerial offices.

The court heard she was taken to the Royal Brisbane Hospital, where nurses found a clip seal bag of methylamphetamine in her bra.

Davis also had a bag of cannabis and a joint in her bag, as well as a straw and rolled-up $5 note used for snorting drugs.

She told police the drugs were for personal use.

Her lawyer, Michael McMillan, said Davis had kept her drug use secret from her family, and had signed up for a six-month live-in rehabilitation course starting next week.

No conviction was recorded and the magistrate put Davis on a six-month good behaviour bond.

She declined to speak outside court, but Mr McMillan said his client was glad the ordeal was over.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-02/davis-drug-charges/4171932
 
Woman charged as drugs, weapons, python seized

Police have charged a woman after they seized drugs, weapons and a snake from a home in Sydney's south.

Officers raided the Jannali home yesterday afternoon, where they allegedly found ecstasy, cannabis and LSD along with cash, an air rifle and a set of nunchakus.

Police say they also found a one-metre long carpet python at the property.

A 29-year-old woman was arrested at the home and charged with multiple offences, including possessing and supplying prohibited drugs.

She was held in custody overnight to face court today.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-01/woman-charged-as-drugs2c-weapons2c-python-seized/4169130
 
Woman charged over alleged drug supply - Raymond Terrace

A woman has been charged over the alleged supply of heroin in the Raymond Terrace area.

Following extensive investigations, police executed a search warrant at a house in Raymond Terrace about 9am today (Tuesday 7 August 2012).

Officers located 25.8 grams of heroin with an estimated potential street value of $10,000; as well as suspicious credit cards, driver’s licences and Medicare cards, as well as cash and ammunition.

A 44-year-old Raymond Terrace woman was arrested at the location and taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station.

She was charged with ongoing drug supply, goods in custody, possess ammunition, deal with proceeds of crime, deem supply and possess prohibited drug.

She has been refused bail and is due to appear at Raymond Terrace Local Court later today.

Officers from Port Stephens Local Area Command established Operation Lover to investigate the supply of heroin in the Raymond Terrace area.

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/m...nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjI0ODAwLmh0bWwmYWxsPTE=
 
Man admits running drugs on Spirit ferry

A Tasmanian man found with hundreds and thousand of dollars worth of drugs and cash has been jailed for for two years.

Police intercepted Norton Dudley Williamson as he drove his car off the Spirit of Tasmania in late 2010.

They found various drugs and $13,000 in cash.

A search of his home in Hobart found more drugs and a safe containing nearly $200,000.

The drugs including ice and liquid ecstasy have an estimated street value of $100,000.

Williamson pleaded guilty to several charges, including trafficking a controlled substance and dealing with proceeds of crime.

Justice David Porter told the Supreme Court in Hobart the operation was elaborate and well organised.

Williamson will be eligible for parole after serving 12 months.

He has also been ordered to pay $18,000 for the cost for drug analysis.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-07/man-jailed-over-ferry-drug-run/4181830
 
Six arrested and 5kg of heroin seized - Organised Crime Targeting Squad

Organised Crime Targeting Squad detectives have seized 5kg of heroin, more than $200,000 cash and arrested six people during a police operation spanning several Sydney suburbs.

Strike Force Ascalon is a joint investigation with the NSW Crime Commission into the alleged activities of a crime syndicate involved in the high-level commercial supply of prohibited drugs, including heroin, throughout the Sydney area.

Following extensive inquiries, detectives and tactical officers attended a Banksmeadow premises about 12.15pm yesterday (Wednesday 8 August 2012) where they arrested three men and one woman and seized seven 350g blocks of heroin.

Police will allege there was a drug transaction in progress at the time of the arrests.

A further seven blocks of heroin, each weighing 350g, were located in a vehicle parked nearby.

The men, aged 32, 39 and 50, and the 38-year-old woman were arrested and taken to Mascot Police Station.

Detectives then executed search warrants at eight premises yesterday afternoon: seven homes at Chester Hill, Cabramatta, Canley Vale, Smithfield, South Granville and Bonnyrigg; and a liquor outlet at Guildford.

The home at Bonnyrigg was heavily fortified and required assistance from the Public Order and Riot Squad to force entry.

Items seized included about 1kg of methylamphetamine (“Ice”), half a kilogram of heroin powder, a small quantity of ecstasy, various drug paraphernalia, documents and electronic equipment.

A 50-year-old woman was arrested at Cabramatta and taken to Cabramatta Police Station, while a 56-year-old man was arrested at South Granville and taken to Parramatta Police Station.

All six people were charged with the large commercial supply of heroin. They were each refused bail.

The four people arrested at Banksmeadow will face Waverley Local Court today, whilst the woman arrested at Cabramatta and the man arrested at South Granville will face Parramatta Local Court today.

Yesterday’s operation was led by the Organised Crime Targeting Squad with the assistance of the NSW Crime Commission, other State Crime Command squads, the Tactical Operations Unit, the Public Order and Riot Squad, the Special Services Group and officers from the Central and South-West Metropolitan regions.

Investigations under Strike Force Ascalon are continuing.

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/l...nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjI0ODMxLmh0bWwmYWxsPTE=
 
Man sentenced to 21 months’ gaol for drug possession

A 24-year-old Burwood man was sentenced in the Melbourne County Court yesterday (Wednesday, 8 August 2012) to 21 months’ gaol for possession of pseudoephedrine.

On 26 January 2012 Customs and Border Protection officers at the Melbourne International Mail Facility selected a parcel from China for further examination.

When officers examined the parcel, which was labelled as containing ‘clothes’, they found seven packages concealed within two stacks of hollowed out books.

The packages contained approximately 4.4 kilograms of pink and yellow granules, consistent in appearance with the Chinese cold and flu medication ContacNT.

ContacNT is sold over the counter in China. It contains high amounts of pseudoephedrine, a precursor chemical used to manufacture amphetamine-type substances, such as methamphetamine. Importing pseudoephedrine into Australia is prohibited without a permit.

The 4.4 kilograms of ContacNT was analysed and contained approximately 1.3 kilograms of pseudoephedrine.

As a result of this detection and the subsequent investigation Customs and Border Protection officers arrested Mr Yao Xu.

Customs and Border Protection National Manager Investigations Kingsley Woodford-Smith said that this sentence should serve as a warning to people who were considering collecting parcels for others.

“Customs and Border Protection has seen a noticeable rise in detections of ContacNT coming by courier or international mail,” Mr Woodford-Smith said.

“We know criminals offer money to people to pick up what they think is a harmless parcel. If you collect a parcel on behalf of someone else you can be held liable for its contents and face serious consequences under State and Federal laws.”

Mr Xu pleaded guilty to possessing a drug of dependence contrary to section 73(1) of the Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Victoria).

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/mediarelease120809_2.asp
 
Court jails man for drug making

A 39-year-old Brunswick man has been sentenced to a total of three years in jail over two separate drug manufacturing charges.

Robert Laurance Whiteside faced the Perth District Court yesterday, after police found items consistent with the manufacturing of methylamphetamine during a search at his Brunswick home in February.

He pleaded guilty to attempting to manufacture a prohibited drug and was sentenced to 20 months' jail.

Whiteside has been in jail since February for a previous drug manufacturing charge for which he is serving 14 months.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-08/court-jails-man-for-drug-making/4185436
 
Pair to front court over weapon, drugs


Two Mount Gambier men have been reported for several alleged offences including carrying an offensive weapon, after police stopped a car the men were in on the weekend.

Police stopped the car on Barrett Street in Mount Gambier on Sunday.

It is alleged the 33-year-old driver tested positive to amphetamines and police say they found a small amount of the drug, a smoking pipe and a flick-knife in the car.

The 24-year-old passenger was allegedly concealing a chair leg in the leg of his pants.

Both men are due to appear in court at a later date.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-14/pair-to-front-court-over-weapon-drugs/4197366
 
Wauchope woman charged with drug supply

A woman has been charged with a string of serious offences after a police raid on her Wauchope home.

Large quantities of methamphetamines, cannabis and cash were found at the Walters Street address when police executed a search warrant on Friday morning.

The 53 year old will front the Port Macquarie Local Court on September 10.

She's charged with supply and possession and dealing in the suspected proceeds of crime.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-14/wauchope-woman-charged-with-drug-supply/4198350
 
Two to front court over drug trafficking

Two Riverland residents have been arrested for trafficking a controlled drug.

A 16-year-old boy from Loxton was arrested after police allegedly found cannabis and methamphetamine in a bag belonging to the teenager.

In a separate incident, an 18-year-old Renmark man was arrested for allegedly selling ecstasy and methamphetamine.

Both are due to appear in court at a later date.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-15/two-to-front-court-over-drug-trafficking/4200084
 
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