North Richmond labelled ‘Disneyland for drug users’ amid latest safety concerns

North Richmond has been described as “Disneyland for drug users” amid reports a major state agency is moving out of the area.

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission is set to exit its Shelley Street office as a result of staff being abused by users of the nearby safe injecting facility.

City of Yarra mayor Stephen Jolly said everything about the area was geared towards drug takers.

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“It’s like Disneyland for drug users,” he told Ross and Russ.

“You can get there by train or tram, there’s plenty of people that will sell you the drugs…and there’s even a supervised injecting facility.”

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