Martin reaffirms zero tolerance despite smoking admission

The Northern Territory Chief Minister, Clare Martin, has defended her Government's zero-tolerance approach to drugs, despite telling the Parliament she has smoked marijuana.

Ms Martin has acknowledged previously she used the drug when she was younger.

However, she says cannabis is much more dangerous now because it is hydroponic and stronger.

"Let me make it very clear... we have a zero tolerance policy towards these drugs... we have a zero tolerance policy towards the link between drug use and property crime," she said.

"I'm standing here as the parent of two adolescents and I'm saying my zero tolerance is very strong."

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Pubdate: 16th May 2002
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