What is the Governments response to concerns from civil libertarians about the Cabramatta plan announced yesterday?
Mr CARR: I record my appreciation of the hard work that the honourable member for Cabramatta has put in. It is interesting to note that the Leader of the Opposition did not ask that question or any other question of substance. Legislation to increase police powers is currently being drafted in line with the statement I made in this House yesterday. My response to civil libertarians’ concerns is this: Look at the evidence; look at the new ways that drug dealers are trying to avoid arrest. Mr SPEAKER: Order! I call the honourable member for Hornsby to order. Mr CARR: Police blitzes in Cabramatta have, first, reduced the supply of heroin so that the price has increased by about 1,000 per cent. Second, they have forced many dealers into fortified premises or so-called drug houses and, third, they have forced dealers to use go-betweens who do not carry drugs. Police intelligence indicates that there are now about 40 so-called drug houses in south-western Sydney. Drug houses have massive cel
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