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How WA Police's new search powers aim to disrupt organised criminals' ability to distribute drugs

The WA government is introducing stronger police search powers in an attempt to stem the flow of illegal drugs into the state.

The enhanced powers will be enabled at 22 locations around WA, including road and rail crossings at border checkpoints, airports and sea ports, and would allow vehicles to be searched without reasonable suspicion.

Premier Mark McGowan said border restrictions introduced after the onset of COVID led to a decrease in the use of methylamphetamine.

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