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The government has unveiled a plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand, strengthening border security, and increasing addiction services and maritime operations to disrupt organised crime networks.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the drug was an increasing issue in New Zealand.
"Meth is a scourge on our society," he said. "Consumption doubled last year and, ultimately, increased meth use fuels organised crime and destroys lives.
"This government's primary justice target is to reduce the number of victims of crime,"
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