Anyone caught carrying small quantities of illicit substances like heroin, cocaine or ice, will be given three chances before facing a criminal charge.
Drug laws in Queensland will be relaxed for anyone caught carrying small quantities of illicit substances like heroin, cocaine or ice, with users to be given three chances before facing a criminal charge.Police minister said the changes had been requested by the police service
Currently the program is only offered to people found with personal quantities of cannabis who are not facing other charges. "It is a successful program and we know the majority of people who are diverted from the criminal justice system for possession of cannabis are not dealt with by the police ever again."Mr Ryan said the proposal was supported by current and former police commissioners, as well as medical and addiction advocacy groups.
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