Section 3 Australia’s criminal environment 15 S3 AUSTRALIA’S CRIM INAL ENVIRONM ENT Table 3.1: Key substances in the Australian illicit drug market 2022–23 Substance Market characteristics Cannabis Serious and organised crime (SOC) groups are well established in the Australian cannabis market, although they do not dominate it.

Regulations referred to: Controlled Substances Act 1984 -Regulations — Simple Cannabis Expiation Fees Environment Protection Act 1993 -Regulations — Fee Unit Public Finance and Audit Act 1987-Regulations —Public Authorities Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Act 1998 — Regulations —M's DNA Development Act 1997 — Regulation - Cover requirement revoked Fisheries Act 1982- Regulations - gill , mesh and bait nets Page 1 Page 2

Drugs Cannabis is the most abused non - medical drug in South Australia, but there is a definite trend towards the use of hard drugs, particularly Heroin.

There is cannabis.

At least ninety specimens were proclaimed pest plants including three dodders, Cuscuta spp, Indian hemp, Cannabis sativa, and perennial ragweed, Ambresia psilostachya.

There is cannabis.

There are some vexatious issues about whether or not cannabis use increases crash risk.

Seizures included 49 firearms; 69 kg methamphetamine; 354 kg cannabis; 45 litres fantasy and over 10 000 ecstasy tablets.

A further amendment was sought by the Parole Board with respect to the prescription of medicinal cannabis and other drugs of addiction via minute to the previous Minister for Correctional Services.

Of the 348 detections police action comprised of 365 arrest/reports, Drug Diversions and/or Cannabis Expiation Notices.