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Proceedings for possession, supplying, obstruction and other drug offences
 
2003
2004
2005
2006
Possession only
6,498
6,942
10,129
10,856
Supplying/dealing
2,448
2,321
2,853
3,040
Obstruction
426
439
564
590
Other drug offences
258
320
309
344
Total
9,630
10,022
13,855
14,380
 
 
 
Proceedings for possession of drugs by drug type
 
2003
2004
2005
2006
Cannabis
665
625
909
1,598
Cannabis Resin
4,121
4,309
6,834
5,322
Cannabis Plant
19
9
7
27
Heroin
995
1.201
1,601
2,364
LSD
13
10
14
6
Ecstasy*
1,529
1,331
1,105
1,499
Amphetamine
525
377
447
497
Cocaine
1,015
1,348
1,967
2,442
Other
153
153
175
246
Total
9,035
9,363
13,059
14,001

Note: Proceedings may involve multiple drug types, hence totals will not match total number or proceedings

* Also contains MDMA, MDEA, DOB and methylamphetamine


 

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