Police arrest 59 for drugs at Summerdayze

Victorian police were disappointed that 59 drug-related arrests were made at
Melbourne's Summerdayze annual dance party.
The arrests, made using a police-dog operation at the New Year's Day event, led to
51 people being referred to a drug diversion program and eight people being
interviewed in relation to trafficking.
Drugs seized at the Myer Music Bowl venue included ecstasy, amphetamines and cannabis.
Senior Sergeant Donald Brown of the Melbourne Divisional Response Unit said police
were disappointed by the number of drug offences detected.
"There is this idea with some young people that taking drugs enhances their day out,
but in reality they are putting their lives at risk by taking illegal drugs," he
said.
"People need to be aware that there is no such thing as a safe party drug.
"There are heavy penalties associated with drug use and trafficking and a drug
conviction is a black mark against your name that can never be removed."
Sen Sgt Brown said the dog operation was about harm minimisation, preventing
overdoses and nabbing drug traffickers.