P creates misery for those who are addicted to it, for their families, and for our communities. Tackling P is a major priority for National. Quite simply, we want to stamp it out.
This week the Prime Minister released the second Indicators and Progress report on our fight against P. The crackdown by Police and Customs continues to produce high levels of pseudoephedrine and methamphetamine seizures, and the increased focus on P by Police has seen more offences detected and offenders apprehended.
Over the past year we have introduced new policies aimed at tackling criminal gangs and the drugs trade. More than 25 kilos of methamphetamine worth around $25 million have been seized so far this year, and border seizures of pseudoephedrine look like they’ll rival the 1.2 tonnes seized in 2009.
We all know that P is hugely damaging to those who take it and the people who share their lives. It comes hand in hand with violence, allows organised crime to flourish, and entices young people into criminal careers. We are committed to using every tool we have to fight P.
More information: http://beehive.govt.nz/speech/%e2%80%98p039+plan+update
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