Ice problem ‘the worst’

AUSTRALIA’S ice problem could be the worst in the world, Justice Minister Michael Keenan says.

While ice continues to be a risk to the nation and is the most dangerous of illegal drugs, figures show it remains the most popular.

Results of a national study of wastewater show that Western Australia has the biggest drug problem of all the states, with one regional site averaging just over 80 doses per 1000 people per day, while Perth had about 60 doses.

“Australia has probably the most significant ice problem in the world,” Mr Keenan said.