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Drunkenness arrest rates low, say police

SWAN Hill police are expecting no great impact on their duties as Victoria officially decriminalises public intoxication. Public drunkenness no longer be a criminal offence as the Victorian Government implement a health-led model. The changes took effect on Melbourne Cup day. “Public drunkenness is not a huge issue in our area,” Swan Hill police acting […]

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