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Read MoreThe Drugs Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Vic) criminalises the trafficking of illicit drugs.
Section 70(1) defines trafficking as:
At the lower end of seriousness is possession of a traffickable quantity of drugs which is considered prima facie trafficking. Trafficking in a drug of dependence under section 71AC is commonly heard in the Magistrates’ Court,
At the higher end of seriousness is trafficking in a commercial quantity of drugs under section 71AA of the Act; or a large commercial quantity under section 71. This offence is heard in the County Court.
The prosecutor has to prove that you attempted or actually trafficked (preparing, manufacturing, exchanging, selling, giving away, possessing a traffickable quantity, or possessing a drug for sale) the drug.
Defences:
Penalties: Maximum 15 years jail.
The prosecutor has to prove that you attempted or actually trafficked (preparing, manufacturing, exchanging, selling, possessing a traffickable quantity, or possessing a drug for sale) the drug; and that the quantity of drugs was a commercial quantity.
Defences:
Penalties:
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