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Latest news: Drugs

ACT drug testing service found to improve safety

Local Newstime Media -
The final report on Australia’s first fixed-site health and drug checking service, CanTEST, was published today.

Alcohol-related deaths at 10-year high in Australia

National Newstime Media -
Alcohol-related deaths and injuries are increasing in Australia, with deaths having reached a 10-year peak, a new report has found.

ATODA calls for more funding to address drug problem in ACT

Local Newstime Media -
ATODA, the ACT drug sector's peak body, has welcomed investments in the Budget, but argues that more money is needed to treat drug problems

Breaking the chain: ACT teachers’ resource to stop drug crime

Local Newstime Media -
ACT Region Crime Stoppers has launched a Drug Crime and the Law teachers' resource to help break the trafficking chain.

Pink cocaine found on Canberra’s streets

Local Georgia Curry -
Pink cocaine (known colloquially as “tusi”) has turned up in Canberra for the first time and it has raised alarm bells for the cocktail of other drugs that it contains. Canberra’s free Health...

Targeted ACT police operation leads to 7 arrests after tip-off

Local Newstime Media -
A 15-year-old Belconnen girl is among seven arrests made by ACT Policing in a targeted operation that has seen drugs, firearms, stolen vehicles, over $14,000 in cash suspected to be proceeds of crime, and more items seized

Police foil plan to bring $1b of cocaine into Australia

National AAP -
Police have stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine worth $1 billion from coming into Western Australia and have arrested 12 people over the alleged shipment.

New drug support service for the ACT

Local Nicholas Fuller -
A 12-month pilot program will be run for a new drug support service for ACT families and friends of people dependent on drugs and alcohol.

Health warning over banned tanning drug

National AAP -
It's dubbed the "Barbie drug" for its promise of delivering the dual perceived beauty benefits of a bronzed tan and weight loss.

Cook man to face further drug charges

News Newstime Media -
A 36-year-old Cook man will face fresh charges of trafficking in a controlled drug other than cannabis.

78-year-old woman charged after veterinary drugs seized at Hall

Local Newstime Media -
A 78-year-old woman will appear at the ACT Magistrates Court after police located several veterinary drugs at a Hall residence.

Canberra drug testing service extended until August

Local Newstime Media -
Canberra's health and drug checking service, CanTEST, has been extended until August – as the interim independent evaluation recommended.

Two arrested after ACT police seize drugs, chemicals and cash

Local Newstime Media -
An ongoing ACT Policing operation targeting the manufacture and distribution of illicit drugs resulted in two arrests last night.

Woman arrested after police find drugs and cash in Conder residence

Featured Newstime Media -
ACT Policing has charged a 44-year-old woman with drug trafficking and dealing in the proceeds of crime following search warrant activity yesterday.

ACT Government’s drug plan for the next four years

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT Government has released its ACT Drug Strategy Action Plan 2022-2026, to minimise harms from alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Four men charged over alleged drug supply in Queanbeyan area

Local Newstime Media -
Four men have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation by Strike Force Ginga into the alleged commercial supply of cocaine and methamphetamine in the NSW Monaro region.
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