The $45 Million Phone Call
A Sydney man is facing commercial drug supply charges after being pulled over for using a mobile phone while driving. 26-year-old Neil Deep Roy of Hornsby was driving his Mitsubishi Outlander through Chinatown while speaking on his mobile phone. Police...
Death to Drug Addicts, Says Vigilante President
Upon being sworn in as Philippines President on June 30, Rodrigo Duterte wasted no time unleashing a terrifying crusade against drug users. The “vigilante President” has urged citizens to take the law into their own hands, saying, “If you know...
Crime and Corruption in the Prison System
A guard in Western Australia’s Casuarina Prison faces a string of criminal charges for allegedly smuggling drugs and other contraband into the prison. 32-year-old Scott Craig Berridge is alleged to have smuggled drugs, mobile phones and alcohol to inmates at...
‘N-Bomb’ Linked to Deaths of Young Australians
On June 8, the body of Rye Hunt was found washed up on a beach in Marcia, just outside Rio. Tasmanian-born and bred, Rye was backpacking overseas with a mate. They’d been travelling for seven weeks and were amiable travelling...
Bad Batch of Heroin Kills 13 in Sydney
NSW State Coroner Michael Barnes has issued an urgent warning after 13 deaths in one month have been attributed to a tainted batch of heroin circulating around Sydney. All cases occurred between May 2 and June 3, with many of...
“Serial Killer with a Badge” Finally Convicted of Murder
Jamie Gao had two friends already serving time for drug offences. He was constantly talking about dropping out of University, about not wanting to get a ‘9-5 job’ and an upcoming deal that would make him rich. The 20-year-old was...
Getting a Reduced Sentence for Providing Assistance
Where appropriate, criminal lawyers are required to advise clients that helping police with their inquiries may result in a reduced sentence. That said, lawyers are certainly permitted to explain the potential risks and requirements associated with giving assistance. For example,...
Police Drug Blitz Across Newtown: Politically Motivated?
The NSW Police Force conducted an unprecedented drug detection operation across Newtown last weekend, with reports of sniffer dogs in bars and venues throughout the electorate. According to the ‘Sniff Off’ Facebook page, drug dog units were spotted patrolling Enmore...
Drug Using Police Officer Faces the Music
At the start 2014, Tara Radford had a promising career ahead of her. Along with six other graduates from the Queensland Police Academy, she accepted a posting in Townsville, had her picture taken for the local paper, and began the...
How Much Do Drug Dealers Really Make?
The latest weapon in the ‘War On Drugs’ was revealed last week, when the New South Wales police launched a local version of the ‘Dob in a dealer’ campaign in Redfern. The campaign is staying in the suburb for a...
