BEATING THE CUSTOMS.
WHOLESALE OPIUM SMUGGLING. j LEGISLATION VUGED.' Melbourne, March 11. The Comptroller-General of Customs, reporting on the Adelaide opium smuggling case, says it is very doubtful if prohibition has lessened to any great extent the amount of opium brought into Australia. The price has indeed risen enormously, but the users of the amg are willing to pay any price. The gains ar<» &o enormous that others besides Chinese have been tempted to enter the trade. The great hulk id smuggled on coal steamers. It is feared that a certain quantity will continue to find its way in despite all efforts. The Comptroller urge?- the various Mates to Introduce *uch suppressive legislation a* will strengthen the hand* of the poliee.
LAT E S T CABLE NEWS (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright). I ~~ "
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 70, 12 March 1908, Page 3
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131BEATING THE CUSTOMS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 70, 12 March 1908, Page 3
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