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DRUG CRACKDOWN Boris Johnson unleashes all-out war on drugs to clean up Britain’s crime-plagued streets
The Sun ^ | 04 December 2021 | David Wooding

Posted on 12/06/2021 1:31:14 AM PST by blueplum

BORIS Johnson will unleash an all-out war on drugs this week in a massive drive to clean up Britain’s crime-plagued streets.

The PM is targeting dealers, addicts and casual users who he believes are the root cause of half of all burglaries and violent robberies....

...In an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday, Mr Johnson says politicians have dithered over the scourge for too long — sometimes because they once dabbled in drugs themselves...

...The country is ­littered with victims of what’s happened. We are going to look at new ways of penalising them.

"Things that will actually interfere with their lives so we will look at taking away passports and driving licences.”...

(Excerpt) Read more at thesun.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: drugwars; humantrafficking; johnson; losingthewar; smuggling
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In a related article, Patel announced police will also be targeting 'middle class' drug users, starting with sending text messages to numbers found on dealers' phones.
1 posted on 12/06/2021 1:31:14 AM PST by blueplum
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To: blueplum

yeah ok


2 posted on 12/06/2021 1:36:27 AM PST by ronnie raygun
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To: blueplum

Need more than that here. A big part of the reason for the decline of US society is from drugs. Pot, on up.


3 posted on 12/06/2021 1:36:55 AM PST by Houserino
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“There oughta be a law!” Is a recipe for tyranny.

When I look at our over-militarized police, due to the useless ‘War on Drugs’ I think “What a bunch of azzholes.”


4 posted on 12/06/2021 1:42:04 AM PST by WMarshal ("Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither.")
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The alternative of letting drug use spread and take over is far worse. To me it’s more of a war on crime. Anything you just let fester that destroys people en masse needs to be limited. I like Singapore’s methods.


5 posted on 12/06/2021 1:43:21 AM PST by Houserino
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To: blueplum

“we will look at taking away passports and driving licences”

helloooo! WTH?


6 posted on 12/06/2021 1:48:39 AM PST by MAGAthon (y)
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To: ronnie raygun
Drugs aren't the problem ... in neither Britain nor anywhere else in the world.


As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he


WHATEVER was allowed to alter clear and pure thinking is the culprit and must be stopped.



7 posted on 12/06/2021 1:53:02 AM PST by knarf (?<p>Little kids grow up to be adults that get into powerful positions and act out their thoughts.<pg)
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Meanwhile at Boris’s office:

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4018618/posts


8 posted on 12/06/2021 2:00:15 AM PST by Drago
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We are going to look at new ways of penalising them.

What is wrong with the current ways of penalising them (prison, fines, confiscation of assests of crime, curfews etc)?
Of course, they can't be bothered to enforce the current drug laws anyway.
As so often, other motives at play.

9 posted on 12/06/2021 2:18:23 AM PST by Mr Radical (In times of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act)
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To: blueplum

It’s just a victimless crime.


10 posted on 12/06/2021 2:25:05 AM PST by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they control you. )
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To: Houserino
I like Singapore’s methods.

If that is what you like, it's much easier to move to Singapore than try to bring Singapore here. Because of Wuhan Flu, there are 100% remote work jobs now. Just don't chew any gum, else you're getting caned.

11 posted on 12/06/2021 2:26:42 AM PST by Reeses
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To: Houserino

“Need more than that here. A big part of the reason for the decline of US society is from drugs. Pot, on up.”

____________________

Need more than that here. A big part of the reason for the decline of US society is from drugs. Alcohol on up.

There, I fixed it for you. Since you’re going nanny, don’t leave yours out.


12 posted on 12/06/2021 2:49:04 AM PST by jacknhoo ( Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: Houserino

Yeah, me, too.


13 posted on 12/06/2021 2:58:45 AM PST by Eagles6 (Welcome to the Matrix . Orwell's "1984" was a warning, not an instruction manual.)
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To: blueplum

The best solution is to remove the welfare state, and allow citizens wide latitude to defend themselves and their property.

Live a responsible, self-supporting life. If you can do that and take drugs, that’s fine with me. But if the drugs lead you to a life of poverty and ill-health, don’t count on the government to prop you up. Perhaps you will just die in an alley. And if you steal to prop yourself up, perhaps you will be gunned down by a responsible citizen.

I do not support drug laws. But I do support a society that does not support out of control addicts.


14 posted on 12/06/2021 3:01:57 AM PST by ClearCase_guy (Alec Baldwin has killed more people than the Jan 6 protesters. And he will serve less jail time.)
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Yeah, war on drugs. We’ve been hearing this in the US for decades. The penalties, if any, are a joke.

Execute the dealers and report back a year from now.

15 posted on 12/06/2021 3:48:02 AM PST by Cobra64 (Common sense isn’t common anymore.)
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To: Houserino

Cops always have the best stuff.


16 posted on 12/06/2021 5:59:55 AM PST by The Louiswu (Peace to you and may God Bless you all)
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Boris forgot to mention he’s going to need A BUNCH of tax dollars to make his plan work and oh you won’t be able to question His methods or see any actual results.


17 posted on 12/06/2021 6:13:38 AM PST by The Louiswu (Peace to you and may God Bless you all)
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To: blueplum

Blames drugs rather than soft-on-crime voters.


18 posted on 12/06/2021 7:12:15 AM PST by Socon-Econ (adi)
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Once Patel and the others decide to target the Asian gangs that control the drug trade, then maybe we will pay attention.

Once again it will be a case of tough love for you, but not for my brother.

And if the Patels of the world target the muslim gangs in London, prepare for a shooting war amid cries of “racism” by the press.


19 posted on 12/06/2021 7:17:32 AM PST by texas booster (Join FreeRepublic's Folding@Home team (Team # 36120) Cure Alzheimer's!)
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I thought this was The Bee considering all the cocaine residue recently found in Boris’ close vicinity, and in Parliament.

Traces of cocaine found near Boris Johnson’s private office in Westminster https://trib.al/vb8rkhp


20 posted on 12/06/2021 7:55:16 AM PST by sockmonkey (Conservative. Not a Neocon.)
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