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From TheAge: Rave raid 'led to overdoses'
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A police raid on a dance party at a medieval tourist attraction near Ballarat in central Victoria caused the overdose of 14 young people, a drug users' association has claimed.
The head of drug users organisation VIVAIDS, Damon Brogan, blamed police for the mass overdose, saying rave-goers swallowed their drug stashes rather than risk arrest as police with sniffer dogs entered the party.
He told a News Limited newspaper the arrival of more than 70 police at the rave party was "over-zealous".
"Confronted with such a police presence, some individuals are tempted to unwisely consume all their drugs in one go, rather than throw them away or risk arrest," Mr Brogan said.
"If police operations are increasing the risk of death and harm in the community, perhaps it is time to rethink."
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Interesting indeed - I was suprised to see the dogs come into the castle, watching people either bolt to the corners, or just take all their goodies. Maraks lollies were the best tho 
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