AAP General News (Australia)
04-06-2000
Forced rehab for Dutch drug offenders
Drug-addicted offenders in the Netherlands will be forced to undergo withdrawal programmes,
if necessary in closed institutions.
The Justice Ministry says two-year courses will initially be imposed by courts in 10
Dutch cities under a pilot programme that may go nationwide after six years.
Police say ther're aware of some 3,000 drug-addicted repeat offenders who routinely
commit break-ins, armed robberies and thefts to pay for their habits.
DPA RTV/rp/dmc
KEYWORD: NETHERLANDS DRUGS (THE HAGUE)
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