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"On one boat alone we seized numerous bags of powder and tablets suspected to be both for personal use and for sale," said Acting Inspector Alistair Nisbet of Monday night's operation.
Police use a sniffer dog in search of drugs.. Photo: Wayne Taylor
A 37-year-old man from Abbotsford was nabbed for drug possession and use in relation to that discovery, which took place on a commercial boat on the Yarra River.
Police emphasised the dangers of being under the influence of drugs while on the water.
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"Taking certain drugs can delay your reaction time and your ability to make safe decisions," said Inspector Nisbet. "One bad move could land you in the water without the ability to save yourself."
Police expressed disappointment in the longstanding attitude among drug users and dealers that they would not be detected by police while on board a boat.
"These actions are illegal and we'll catch up with you no matter land or sea," warned Inspector Nisbet.
Fairfax Media has partnered with the Global Drug Survey for its fifth year to help understand how and why people take drugs in Australia.
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