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03.05.2009 10:14am EST
(Sydney, Australia) New South Wales police say they have busted major drug dealers and seized major quantities of ecstasy and other illegal substances destined for this Saturday’s gay Mardi Gras in Sydney.
In one raid, an officer hit a fast food restaurant and arrested a 22-year-old man with 2000 ecstasy pills - which have a street value of about $80,000.“There is a link to the Mardi Gras,” NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Catherine Burn told The Daily Telegraph. “It’s a win for the NSW Police force just before a major event in Sydney.”
More than 10,000 gays and lesbians are expected to march in the Mardi Gras. The drugs are believed to have been destined for the parties, raves and concert events associated with the parade.
“The disruption of this drug supply chain has put a dent into the market and it will reduce the amount of drugs available,” Burn said.
“It’s essential that people understand we are going to target drug crime up to and including the Mardi Gras parade.”
In addition to the illegality of the drugs, HIV/AIDS workers say ecstasy and other so-called “party drugs” lead to unsafe sex.
I think it’s B.S. Rollin is so grate…the people who O.D. on the don’t know there limt…God rest there soul I have had alot on good friends there were taking that way but the don’t know when to stop that is the think you have to know…i think rolls are fine and some other ” party Drugs ” i think if it makes you happy and feel good then do…
and as far as the unsafe sex then is all in the person…i’m a Hippie and have been going to show and party for about 10 years now i have done it all…i have never had sex with anyone with out first making sure I’m safe that is the thing you have to have love for you first to abole love love the some one else
Ridiculous! I never have read about a vehicular homicide from taking ecstasy. Only Alcohol.
It’s a joke. Same claim by Police every other week but there’s never any shortage. Also they need to change their suppliers, they seem to pay incredible prices!
“Party drugs” like alcohol, right? This is such nonsense.