MAYOR CALLS FOR LETHAL INJECTION FOR DRUG USERS

Controversial Port Lincoln Mayor Peter Davis has called for drug addicts to
be given a lethal injection to cut rising illicit drug use on South
Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

Police statistics show the rate of amphetamine and marijuana use among
teenagers in the region is increasing alarmingly.

Cr Davis says the use of intravenous drugs has also risen since the
introduction of a local needle exchange program.

He says there should be less tolerance to both drug users and traffickers.

"I don't have a problem with the free needle exchange but the drug addict
who wants to exchange a needle should be given a lethal injection," he said.

"You want the trip of your life, in fact the last trip of your life? Not a
problem, come on in and we'll deal with you."