Courts need to send out a tough message claims councillor
CONGRATULATIONS and well done to Dorset Police for utilising an undercover officer to help rid our streets of drug dealers.
It is just a pity I cannot congratulate the courts on handing out meaningful sentences to those who were found guilty.
An average of less than two years inside (probably more like less than 12 months due to early release etc) sends out all the wrong messages to others involved in similar criminality.
It is high time the courts sent out a tough message that such crimes will not be tolerated in our society.
CLLR DAVE SMITH,
Cabinet member for anti-social behaviour,
Bournemouth council
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