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Police plan to sniff out drugs
March 03, 2007 04:44pm
Article from: AAP
MORE than 100 police aided by sniffer dogs will crack down on illegal drug use at tonight's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to enjoy the parade, which begins at 7.45pm (AEDT) at the corner of Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets, in central Sydney, before making its way along the city's iconic gay stretch of Oxford and Flinders streets.
Surry Hills local area commander, Superintendent Daryl Donnolley, today warned police would be targeting anyone possessing or supplying illicit substances. "I want to make the message very very clear, I will not tolerate the possession or supply of illegal drugs in the city or in this community," Supt Donnolley said. "I will use use every resource, including sniffer dogs ... at my command to detect those who come into the city to spoil this parade by supplying illegal drugs."
Police repeated their warning about PMA or Paramethoxyamphetamine - a highly toxic amphetamine, commonly passed off as ecstasy - following the seizure of 221 tablets in Surry Hills yesterday which they believe could be PMA. "That substance is highly toxic, it's a hallucinogenic form of methylamphetamine, and is highly dangerous," Supt Donnolley said. "What I'm saying to people out there is if they see those tablets do not take them, for God's sake. You're putting your life at risk.''
Supt Donnolley also reminded people to wear appropriate footwear, keep hydrated in the warm weather and look after themselves. "What we're encouraging is people to come in and enjoy themselves for the Mardi Gras, have fun, but do so in a sensible and well-behaved manner," he said. "Hopefully everyone has a great night and goes home safe.''
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21318485-1702,00.html
Edit: Added link.
March 03, 2007 04:44pm
Article from: AAP
MORE than 100 police aided by sniffer dogs will crack down on illegal drug use at tonight's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to enjoy the parade, which begins at 7.45pm (AEDT) at the corner of Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets, in central Sydney, before making its way along the city's iconic gay stretch of Oxford and Flinders streets.
Surry Hills local area commander, Superintendent Daryl Donnolley, today warned police would be targeting anyone possessing or supplying illicit substances. "I want to make the message very very clear, I will not tolerate the possession or supply of illegal drugs in the city or in this community," Supt Donnolley said. "I will use use every resource, including sniffer dogs ... at my command to detect those who come into the city to spoil this parade by supplying illegal drugs."
Police repeated their warning about PMA or Paramethoxyamphetamine - a highly toxic amphetamine, commonly passed off as ecstasy - following the seizure of 221 tablets in Surry Hills yesterday which they believe could be PMA. "That substance is highly toxic, it's a hallucinogenic form of methylamphetamine, and is highly dangerous," Supt Donnolley said. "What I'm saying to people out there is if they see those tablets do not take them, for God's sake. You're putting your life at risk.''
Supt Donnolley also reminded people to wear appropriate footwear, keep hydrated in the warm weather and look after themselves. "What we're encouraging is people to come in and enjoy themselves for the Mardi Gras, have fun, but do so in a sensible and well-behaved manner," he said. "Hopefully everyone has a great night and goes home safe.''
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21318485-1702,00.html
Edit: Added link.
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