THE DRUG TRAFFIC.
COLONEL KNOTT'S CHARGES. OFFICIAL STATEMENT PENDING. I (By Telegraph.—Special to "Star.") *[ WELLINGTON, this day. "» The allegations of Colonel Knott, of the Salvation Army, concerning the use of drugs in New Zealand, have been the subject of investigation by the Police Commissioner (Mr. W. B. Mellveney), who wrote to his officers throughout the Dominion on the subject. A number of reports have now been received by him. anj though he is nob inclined to make a statement as yet because the matter is sub judice, the subject being about to be discussed in. the House, there seems reason to believe that the allegations have by no means been borne out. Whatever the position, a statement iS likely to be made at an early date. One question has been disposed of by the police—it has been shown to ba impossible to insert any appreciable quantity of drug inside chocolates.
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Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 159, 7 July 1926, Page 11
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