New drug laws for WA

People who expose children to harm by making or growing illicit drugs face a mandatory minimum jail term of 12 months under new laws introduced by the West Australian government.

Police Minister Rob Johnson says the reforms aim to protect children and the community from the dangers posed by clandestine drug laboratories.

So far this year WA Police have uncovered 44 clandestine labs in homes and other sites. A total of 20 children were found to be living at those properties.

"This government is serious about protecting the community from the insidious drug trade and does not tolerate illicit drug use, supply and manufacture," Mr Johnson said.

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