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Fines, curfews and passport seizing: PM’s new drug plan

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Fines, curfews and passport seizing: PM’s new drug plan

Fines, curfews and passport seizing: PM’s new drug plan

The government has unveiled its ten-year plan to tackle drug crime in England and Wales.

The £300 million strategy will overhaul recovery and treatment services and take on the “kingpins” behind supply lines.

Report by Burnsla.

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