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There is
cannabis.
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2020-21 ANNUAL REPORT for SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE
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Total General Expiations, Cannabis Expiations and Drug Diversions
Note: to align with SAPOL’s regular monthly crime data reporting the previously published 2019-20 data has been refreshed.
Presented by
Hon Vincent Tarzia
on
12/10/2021
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Seizures included 49 firearms; 69 kg methamphetamine; 354 kg
cannabis; 45 litres fantasy and over 10 000 ecstasy tablets.
Presented by
Hon J K Szakacs
on
29/11/2022
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55th Parliament
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The whistleblower became suspicious, as a TV is not an
item usually seized as an exhibit from a cannabis grow house.
Select Committees
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New Legislation
The following new legislation came into operation during the year:
Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs Act, 1974; this Act redefined Indian Hemp as any plant
of the genus Cannabis.
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Four of the operations targeted industry based offending
(cannabis/vehicles) and 68 actions issued primarily investigated mid-level drug
activity.
Presented by
Hon Tony Piccolo
on
13/11/2014
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For example the arrest of two people with
36 firearms offences; a cache of illegal weapons, including firearms,
South Australia Police – Annual Report 2012-2013 Page 19
silencers, ammunition and approximately 40 prohibited weapons, along with a
small amount of cannabis and cash.
Presented by
Mr Michael O'Brien
on
29/10/2013
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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.
Presented by
Hon M E Brown
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19/05/2026
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Of the 348 detections police action comprised of 365 arrest/reports,
Drug Diversions and/or Cannabis Expiation Notices.
Presented by
Hon Chris Picton
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31/10/2017
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Section 3
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Table 5: Key substances in the Australian illicit drug market
Substance Market characteristics
Cannabis Serious and organised crime groups are well established in the Australian cannabis market,
which is robust and profitable.
Presented by
Hon Vincent Tarzia
on
03/12/2020
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