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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 3 MIN

Glenn Dobson: Drug Detection Agency CEO on the increasing number of positive cocaine and amphetamine results in workplace testing

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

Class A drug use is soaring in New Zealand.  The Drug Detection Agency's latest workplace testing results show amphetamines are increasingly showing up, making up 32.7% of positive results nationwide – rising to 44% in Southland.  The use of cocaine specifically is also increasing, with positive tests up 68.5% year on year and a 375.8% increase in Canterbury.  Chief Executive Glenn Dobson told Mike Hosking that cocaine use on a global scale is up massively, with stats from Australia and the United States showing a similar picture.  He says the significant increase in the South Island shows the supply is potentially fluid – suppliers moving around the country more than they have in the past.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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