Government forms task force to address rising methamphetamine use

1NewsOtago Daily TimesRNZSunday 15 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Prime Minister has established a ''meth sprint team' involving justice, police, customs, and mental health ministers. This follows an explosion in methamphetamine use over the past year, which is expected to cause significant social and health-related harm within communities.

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First reported by 1News, Sun 15 Jun 2025, 6:18am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
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