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Victorian MP David Limbrick of the Libertarian Social gathering, Georgie Purcell of the Animal Justice Social gathering, Rachel Payne and David Ettershank of Legalize Hashish Australia and Aiv Puglielli of The Greens. Photograph: NCA NewsWire/Ian Currie
Grist to the mill for the police and Information Worldwide
At the very least 36 folks have been arrested at an annual pro-cannabis picnic in Melbourne's Flagstaff Gardens.
The demonstration within the metropolis's CBD goals to lift consciousness for the legalization of hashish, and takes place yearly on April 20 or 4/20. Leisure use is prohibited in all Australian states.
About 250 folks attended the occasion, and police canine items and native officers have been on the bottom trying to find members.
A complete of 36 offenders have been arrested and prosecuted for drug offences.
Most have been issued with warning and 4 will obtain a summons to attend courtroom at a later date.
“Whereas we respect the suitable to lawful and peaceable protests, we don’t tolerate any legal exercise,” a police spokesman stated.
“It's our position to implement the legislation.”
This yr's occasion, with the slogan “Who’re we hurting?”, included state MPs from the Legalize Hashish Australia Social gathering.
West Metropolitan MP David Ettershank and South East Metropolitan MP Rachel Payne have indicated they are going to attend the rally.
In a publish to her Instagram on Saturday, Ms Payne referred to as for an “finish to the ban” alongside a photograph of what gave the impression to be a lit cigarette.
“We’re ready with the eye of the canna (hashish) group in the present day,” he stated.
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