Duty Supt. Louise Jorgensen who arrived at the boy's home and confirmed the incidence said:
"As retribution his father burnt the son's prized cannabis plants in a bonfire on the property, the son felt this was wrong and reported the matter to the Police. He seemed to believe that the destruction of the same was far worse than the possession in the first instance."
Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, the possession and cultivation of cannabis in the Northern Territory is a criminal offence. Police have discretionto issue an on the spot fine for "personal use" of cannabis but it is illegal to grow, supply, sell, possess or consume cannabis.
Jorgensen further added:
"No charges have been laid against the young man, then evidence has been destroyed along with his reputation"
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