Tag: drug

Drug lab bust

Limestone Coast police made two drug busts in the region late last week.
 Mount Gambier police located a clandestine laboratory during the search of a...

‘Man on meth’ lucky to be alive

ASouth Australian Magistrate has described a “miracle” after a man high on meth survived after suffering a drug psychosis and rolling his car.
The Mount...

Alcohol addiction danger highlighted

ASouth Australian magistrate has highlighted the dangers of alcohol addiction in court.
A 23-year-old Mount Gambier man appeared in the Mount Gambier Magistrates Court last...

Verdict stamped on city drug deliveries

A39-year-old Nigerian national has received a substantial prison sentence after being found guilty of importing methamphetamine and heroin with a potential street value of...

Drug dangers raised

AMount Gambier Magistrate has warned against the dangers of methamphetamine in the Limestone Coast community.
“It is an evil drug and it’s going to ruin...

Alcohol and Drug 
Foundation leaders meet in region

Substance Misuse Limestone Coast (SMLC), community leaders and representatives from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation met recently to discuss issues and opportunities related to...

Drive to survive

With increased traffic throughout the festive season, Limestone Coast Police are urging motorists to prioritise safety and be responsible on the roads. Limestone Coast Police...

Police busy across region

Two drivers will appear in court after separate traffic incidents in the Limestone Coast last week. About 1.16pm on July 24, a 35-year-old Mount Gambier...

Location frustration

Neighbouring residents have expressed concerns about an application to provide short term supported accommodation for individuals struggling with substance abuse issues in Mount Gambier’s...

Offensive weapons found

AMount Gambier man was arrested for drug and weapon offences last week. Just before 4am on June 11 Limestone Coast Police attended a licensed premises...

Substance abuse in spotlight

Substance Misuse Limestone Coast is looking to build on its successful community and advocacy work over the past four years with the return of...

Substance summit identifies city ‘void’

A Limestone Coast substance use regional summit has heard an “information void” is preventing people from accessing alcohol and other drug services and a...

Substance misuse summit to be held

Leaders and frontline staff working in the Limestone Coast’s alcohol and other drug (AOD) sector are being invited to the inaugural Regional Summit in November,...

Support service privatisation hurts those who need it most

Substance Misuse Limestone Coast (SMLC) has put forward a submission to a state Select Committee, highlighting the impact of privatisation on regional drug and...