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Seattle mayor proposes new drug possession law, $27M investment to combat opioid crisis

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Per the release from the mayor's office, the language will include a 'threat of harm' standard, which will allow officers to make a determination on if the drug use, or possession, is a risk to people in the vicinity.

Chris Daniels, KOMO News Senior ReporterFILE - Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on June 8, 2023, says he wants to lead with intervention and treatment when it comes to illegal drug use, but the city also needs an enforcement component.

 

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