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ALMOST half of the 100 soldiers drug-tested after a raid on Darwin's Robertson Barracks in October tested positive for "party drugs" such as cannabis and amphetamines, army chief Peter Leahy told a parliamentary committee last night. Lieutenant-General Leahy told the defence estimates committee hearing in Canberra he was concerned that an organised drug ring could have been operating out of the barracks, which houses 3000 personnel, before the extensive raids by civilian and military police. The results of the drug tests were "disappointing" because drug abusers were putting the lives of their colleagues at risk. "We're getting people in the defence force saying t…
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Cannabis and plants with an estimated street value of $266,000 have been seized from a property near Bannaby on Saturday by Goulburn police and drug squad detectives. A local man was arrested, charged and bailed to appear in court on a later date in relation to the 52 plants found growing plus seeds, equipment and processed cannabis leaf. Police have issued a warning to dog owners to ensure that their animals are not allowed to run loose after numerous complaints of dogs attacking sheep throughout the Goulburn district. Hefty penalties including the destruction of the dogs can apply over offending animals. http://goulburn.yourguide.com.au/detail.as...947&y=2003&m=…
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found this on another forum and thought i would post it after seeing the discussion about driving under the influence.
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Drug Driving 1 2 3
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It appears Victoria will be trialling roadside testing for drivers under the influence of Marijuana, as of next year. Anyone wanna buy my car?
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In an Australian first, the Victorian government today moved to give police powers to conduct random roadside drug testing. Under legislation now before state parliament, from July next year roadside drug screening will be used to detect drivers affected by cannabis and speed with a saliva test. Transport Minister Peter Batchelor said drugs were involved in 27 per cent of road fatalities last year. "It clearly indicates that the taking of illicit drugs is a major factor of similar proportions as the over-consumption of alcohol in fatalities on our roads," he said. "The police will be given this equipment as new tools in the road safety campaign. "It will be…
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Growers Beware 1 2 3
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While hunting through the net the other nite I came across an Abstract from the Australian Journal of Plant Physiology. Cannabis sativa were assessed for their usefulness to trace seized Cannabis leaves to the country of origin and to source crops by determing how isotopes signatures relate to plant growth conditions. The CSIRO wanted $18.00 for the full text. No way was I going to pay them so I contacted one of the authors and kindly ask for a copy, which she sent without haste. I refuse to go into detail on this but will send a copy to Ozstoners. One part really opened my eyes and I quote.
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A Melbourne man will be extradited to Sydney to face charges of being involved in a major interstate drug ring. Twenty people were arrested last week after police raided 35 properties in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. An out-of-sessions court in Melbourne was told 37-year-old Jason Peter Scott of Ringwood North was a major player in the drug ring, which transported $100 million of cannabis to Sydney over the past three years. It is alleged the drugs were hidden inside false petrol tanks in four-wheel-drive vehicles. The Melbourne Magistrates Court has today been told Mr Scott had agreed to be extradited to New South Wales. He is ex…
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More Information on Superbud
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http://www.au-star.com/pdf/AustarPGR.pdf This is supposedly one of the magic ingrediants which is used in SB and if you read the article its amazing juts how widespread this chemical is in normal industries for use in the fruit we eat etc.... Dutch Master seem to be wanting to take legal action against people defaming their product..... By the looks of it SB should be about 20$ not 180$ Note also the main chemical is used in primarily in stonefruit crops....IM assuming because any harmful byproducts get stored in the seeds..not in the fruit...
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The Use of Cannabis for Medical Purposes
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Research Note no. 13 2003-04 The Use of Cannabis for Medical Purposes Maurice Rickard Social Policy Group 15 September 2003 The Premier of NSW has proposed that a four year trial of the medicinal use of cannabis be conducted in NSW.(1) This research note examines the background to the medicinal use of cannabis, recent overseas experience, and areas of possible Commonwealth involvement with the NSW trial. The Proposed Cannabis Trial The proposal for a trial follows an advisory report commissioned by the NSW government, and a public consultation process. In line with the advisory report's recommendations, cannabis would be prescribed in the trial for (i) the relief of c…
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TISSUES and helicopters have been the latest victims of Victoria Police cost-cutting, it has been claimed. Restrictions have been introduced for a helicopter used to spot marijuana plantations in country areas, senior police claim. The Police Association says the police budget has been blown out by $55 million. The Government says a deficit about $28 million is projected. The Victoria Police 2002-03 financial report is to be tabled in Parliament this week. Police Association secretary Senior-Sergeant Paul Mullett said police in one police division had been told to perform static patrols in their vehicles instead of mobile patrols to save on fuel as part of cost…
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POLICE uncovered more than $100,000 worth of cannabis plants that were elaborately disguised at a Wauchope factory bay. Port Macquarie detectives seized 53 hydroponically grown cannabis plants worth $132,500 on Friday during a search of the Commerce St bay. Police also searched a Eucalypt Close home at Wauchope, but no drugs were found. Police allege the drugs had been disguised by cardboard boxes. A 43-year-old Wauchope man was charged with the cultivation of a prohibited plant greater than an indictable quantity. The man was bailed to appear at Port Macquarie Local Court today. http://portmacquarie.yourguide.com.au/deta...405&y=2003&m=10
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Albert & Logan news - Oct 15 A routine search has netted police amphetamines and a cache of weapons. Police said a 30 yr old man has been charged with numerous offences after a search of his Crestmede hime on October 8 revealed a large amount of amphetimines and cannabis. They said offocers also seized a quantity if cash, a rifle, a baton, a wrist slingshot and a police hat badge. Scales and drug utensils were also found at the property.
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FIVE children have been suspended from a Queensland primary school for smoking marijuana The incident has stunned Premier Peter Beattie and sparked a police investigation into how they acquired the drugs. Detectives attached to the Logan juvenile aid bureau will interview the children and their parents. A bureau spokesman told The Sunday Mail that charges "could be laid against adults" over the matter. Teachers discovered the Year 5 boys ? aged 9 and 10 ? in the toilets of Shailer Park State School in Brisbane's south with cannabis and home-made bongs. Education Queensland was notified and immediately launched an investigation. Three of the boys have sinc…
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A MARIJUANA crop and a clandestine drugs lab have been uncovered by police in separate raids in Queensland. Almost three thousand cannabis plants, dried leafy material and other equipment were found by police in raids at Milmerran, south-west of Brisbane yesterday. Police said they went to several addresses in the town after information was given to Crime Stoppers. A spokeswoman said at one address police found a large quantity of plants, seedlings, seeds and equipment. She said a Millmerran man would appear in court at a later date to face charges of possession and production of dangerous drugs. Another Millmerran resident would also appear on a charge of fai…
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Police were starting to win the war on drugs, Commissioner Paul White claimed yesterday. Police have shut down, or through raids forced the closure, of 20 drug houses since August last year. ``The introduction of drug premises legislation represented a major challenge and opportunity for the police force to disrupt the illict drug market,'' Mr White said. He said operations run by the drug squad had shut down drug houses known to supply not only cannabis but also amphetamine. Since the legislation's introduction: SIXTY-EIGHT first warning notices have been issued, including one to a commercial premises in Darwin; NINE second warning notices across the NT …
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