The Australian Crime Commission

[Oz]

The Minister for Home Affairs Brendan O’Connor today released a new report to help law enforcement agencies better tackle illicit drugs and limit the devastating effects of drugs on Australian families.

 

The Australian Crime Commission’s Illicit Drug Data Report 2008–09 was released at the drug rehabilitation centre Odyssey House in Melbourne today.

 

“Visiting the people here brings home the importance of this data and the work that is being done by Australian law enforcement agencies,” Mr O’Connor said.

 

“We shouldn’t think of such reports as facts and figures on a page, but as tools to help us combat the devastating health, social and economic effects of drug use in Australia.

 

“Once we know the where, when and who of drug use in Australia we can keep drugs off our streets and ensure fewer young Australian lives are lost to the scourge of illicit drug use.”

 

Visit (http://www.ministerhomeaffairs.gov.au/www/ministers/oconnor.nsf/Page/MediaReleases_2010_SecondQuarter_8June2010-Illicitdrugreporthelpsavoidfuturevictimsofdrugs) for complete article

The Illicit Drug Data Report can be found here: (

http://www.crimecommission.gov.au/publications/iddr/2008_09.htm

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"In 2007–08 nearly 8.5 tonnes of illicit drugs were seized by Australian law enforcement in more than 61 000 seizures. This included 5409 kilograms of cannabis."

 

"Over 78 600 people were arrested for drug offences in the 2007–08 financial year"

 

"Cannabis remains the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia. In 2007–08, cannabis accounted for around two-thirds of national illicit drug arrests and seizures."

 

"Three clandestine laboratories designed to extract cannabis oil were also detected in 2007–08. Although these laboratories have been detected previously, detections are not common."

 

"In 2008–09, more than 13 tonnes of illicit drugs were seized nationally. The number of national illicit drug seizures has increased gradually over the last decade and is almost 70 per cent higher than in 1999–2000. Cannabis continues to account for approximately two-thirds of the total drugs seized"

 

"Cannabis-related arrests accounted for two‑thirds of national illicit drug arrests."

 

"Cannabis accounted for over two-thirds of the number of illicit drug seizures in Australia."

 

"By weight, cannabis was the most seized illicit drug."

 

"Cannabis has consistently accounted for around two-thirds of illicit drug arrests in Australia." From 1999-2009

 

"Cannabis has consistently accounted for approximately three-quarters of national illicit drug seizures." From 1999-2009

 

"Despite decreases in reported recent use, cannabis remains the most widely used illicit drug in Australia."

 

"The global cannabis market continues to be the largest illicit drug market in terms of cultivation, volume of production and number of consumers. Cannabis use appears to be increasing in several countries"

 

"In 2008–09, only ten cannabis detections were above 100 grams and only three over one kilogram. In this reporting period, 79 per cent of all cannabis detections (828 out of 1044) involved seeds. These detections were mostly small amounts intended for home cultivation. Individual detections ranged from 1 to 351 seeds."

 

"In 2008–09, over 90 per cent of cannabis detections (by number) occurred in the postal stream and over 50 per cent of the total weight was detected in air cargo. During this period methods of concealment included in food, t-shirts, wallets, CD cases, magazines and greeting cards"

 

"The availability of cannabis appears to have increased slightly from 2007 to 2008. Over 80 per cent of respondents from both studies reported the availability of indoor‑cultivated cannabis as either ‘easy’ or ‘very easy’ to obtain. Outdoor‑cultivated cannabis was also readily available and reported by 70 per cent of respondents in both studies as easy or very easy to obtain"

Edited June 9, 2010 by Oz
Updated & added some more extracts

[snooch]

the fact that two thirds of arrests were for cannabis was the most interesting fact for me. just feeding their industry..

[Rocker]

"Cannabis remains the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia. In 2007–08, cannabis accounted for around two-thirds of national illicit drug arrests and seizures."

The Australian Crime Commission needs to understand that a lot more than a million people in Australia like cannabis.

That's why it's the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia.

Those knuckleheads better wake up to the fact it isn't going to change either.

[Frazz]

very interesting read there, i'd like about 500 copies for general use around the house , like cleaning and starting the BBQ, burning law-enforcement officers at the stake and other household uses hehe

 

now on a serious note, for all the seed buyers amongst us

 

Detections of cannabis product at the Australian border,

In 2008–09, only ten cannabis detections were above 100 grams and only three over

one kilogram.

In this reporting period, 79 per cent of all cannabis detections (828 out of 1044)

involved SEEDS.

These detections were mostly small amounts intended for home cultivation.

Individual detections ranged from 1 to 351 SEEDS

 

So looking at those figures one might conclude the odds of losing seeds to Customs are pretty low, which is a good thing

... then again that does workout to maybe 15 seed interceptions each week,

but we dont know how many actually get through as a ratio to those caught .. ahh well thems the breaks i guess

 

 

[mull-ray]

What I like is Australia has the highest rate of amphetamine type stimulant use in the developed world and the dumb arsed cops are going after mj. I really think our boys in blue are that corrupt that they're now working with bikies. Funny how the UN report seems to contradict some of these numbers....

 

National ATS arrest and seizure numbers have increased steadily over the last decade and

are currently the highest on record.

ATS arrests account for one-fifth of national drug arrests, second only to cannabis.

 

DUMB ASSES!!! So a call out to the Aussy cops. I have a great idea. Bust all the cannabis. Make it totally unavailable (never but you already know you've lost the war) and let's get to proving that mj isn't a gateway drug. Anyone for meth??? Funny and sad at the same time.

Edited June 9, 2010 by mull-ray

[phreakah]

I totally agree with you mullray.

Why go after the drug thats least harmful?

Know why? It's the easiest to find, and easiest to charge someone with.

Easiest to make money off.

Easiest to produce figures off.

 

How would they know how many tiny little bags of meth they have missed in searches?

Meth doesnt smell much and people need bugger all to get high.

This is all government propaganda.

Screw the system in it's current state, why not get in touch with the working class Aussie.

Edited June 9, 2010 by phreak1987

[Oz]

Nice one frazz missed that and few other interesting ones I've now added to the original post cheers must have been too tired when I skipped through it.

[mistyville]

I think it's good that mj is the most popular illicit drug in Australia. It would be terrible if heroin, amphetamines were.

[snooch]

http://www.faxts.com/index.php?option=com_...d=1:latest-news

 

Interesting reading O'Connor's opening speech at the launch of the report. The use of provocative language is not unexpected coming from a politician; likewise the use of distortion.

 

I leaves me in no doubt that the War on Drugs is going to go on here in Australia unabated, regardless of what happens in other countries..

Edited June 17, 2010 by snooch