Drug on-the-spot fines save justice system thousands of dollars | Laura_R_Chung
Festival drug users being fined has saved the criminal justice system nearly $200,000 but experts say the scheme could be unfair to those in disadvantaged circumstances.
Of those, 256 were issued for ecstasy possession, 21 were for cocaine, eight for amphetamine, and 15 for other drug possessions.The NSW government started the trial in January 2019. It allows police to issue fines of $400 for the possession of prohibited drugs, excluding cannabis which is covered by a separate scheme.
But the report notes that issuing fines for illicit drug possession could impact disadvantaged people, including those who are homeless, mentally ill, or young.
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