Drugs and economy

I would like to call your attention to a statement made in the "Economics Monitor" Oct. 1997, a report prepared by Access Economics (one of Australia's leading economic consultancy firms. Advisor's to business, government departments and industry).

Quote;- "Prohibition has not prevented widespread drug use, but has created a criminal run industry which corrupts law enforcement agencies".

So I repeat an earlier question.

What is the actual agenda of the Northern Territory Police, or certain individuals therein, in putting so much time, effort and public money into targeting the cannabis market in Darwin, (which has traditionally been a local economy market)? Thence forcing the market to look elsewhere for other alternatives to alcohol.

I have pointed out in previous letters where the market drifts to and the social consequences of that drift.

Ironic really that it's the police who usually have the most trouble in dealing with the situation they create.

Robert Fyffe
The Network Against Prohibition
The Narrows.
2 Dec 2007