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Police Chief Asks Public To Talk About Drug Use And Crime Links

Reported by Sneha Patil (Staff Writer) · Google News - Australia Crime (search) ·

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The head of the Australian Federal Police wants the public to talk more about how buying illegal drugs supports organised crime gangs. The commissioner said that regular drug users often do not realise that their personal choices help fund dangerous criminal groups. Police hope that starting this open conversation will help reduce the overall demand for illegal drugs across the country. Law enforcement agencies face a tough challenge in stopping these large crime networks while drug sales continue to bring in huge profits.

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