Tag: taskforce
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith Says He’s ‘Happy’ With Retail Crime Taskforce After Three Members Quit
Rising Tensions Surround New Zealand’s Retail Crime Taskforce New Zealand’s justice minister Paul Goldsmith has said he is “happy” with the progress of the government’s retail crime taskforce, despite a recent shake-up that saw three members resign. The development comes as the dairy owners’ group publicly criticized the taskforce’s handling, prompting a flurry of responses…
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WA Government Forms Health Department Taskforce to Crack Down on Illicit Tobacco Trade
WA launches a dedicated health taskforce to tackle illicit tobacco The Western Australian government has announced a new Department of Health taskforce dedicated to clamping down on the illicit tobacco market. With concerns rising over counterfeit and untaxed cigarettes, the government says the initiative will leverage a mix of public health expertise and law enforcement…
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Kumasi Bus Clash: Driver, Mate, and Taskforce Officers in Fiery Fare Dispute
Overview of the Incident A violent confrontation erupted at Kejetia, a bustling transport hub in Kumasi, as a commercial bus driver and his conductor (often referred to as a “mate”) clashed with members of a taskforce allegedly responsible for enforcing transport fare policies. The dispute centered on an alleged sharp increase in passenger fares, which…