West Midlands drugs diversion scheme helps over 400 in six months

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West Midlands drugs diversion scheme helps over 400 in six months

Hundreds of people caught in possession of illicit drugs for personal use have accessed a drug awareness course, a PCC has revealed.

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster

Date - 16th June 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Since October last year 423 people have completed the DIVERT programme, Funded by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster, the voluntary scheme allows anyone in the county caught in possession of illicit drugs to avoid a...

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