Dr Alex Wodak yesterday announced to the worlds press, that in his opinion, selling cannabis via the Australian post office network could result in a drop in cannabis use figures amongst the population and during a period which see's governments across the globe looking for answers to the drug problem, any new ideas are good ideas generally.

He also said, "In general terms, among senior doctors, professors, deans, college presidents, I can tell you, from having done a straw poll, there's very strong support for ending the distribution of cannabis by a monopoly of criminals and corrupt police," and in certain sections of the New South Wales law enforcement community, that hasn't gone down too well..

441 charges of dealing or trafficking in cannabis and 1,082 charges of cultivating cannabis,” said Mr Scipione.

“As Commissioner of Police I am determined to tackle head-on any suggestion of police corruption that might exist in this area.

“I have directed the NSWPF Professional Standards Command to contact the doctor and follow up the allegations he has made. I look forward to his on-going support in this most important area,” said Mr Scipione.

The Director General of Health, Professor Debora Picone has discussed the matter with the Police Commissioner. Professor Picone has also urged Dr Wodak to assist police and come forward with any evidence he may have.

Anyone who has knowledge of police corruption, especially in the area of supplying or selling drugs is urged to bring it to the attention of the Commissioner of Police or the Police Integrity Commission as a matter of urgency.

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