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Subscriber only A Queensland drug kingpin who ran a sophisticated methamphetamine racket encouraged his agents to use violence to chase down thousands of dollars in drug debts, a court has been told. Facing serious debts in his business, Joshua Mark Cowan would resort to violence when chasing what was owed, even counselling others to commit crimes to repay the debts. Family and supporters, including his wife of two years, broke down in tears on Tuesday upon learning the Brisbane man would spent 11.5 years behind bars for his offending. Joshua Mark Cowan (pictured) employed several agents to help distribute methylamphetamine across the Brisbane region between January and October 2018.
Drug kingpin used enforcers to chase down debts
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Drug kingpin used enforcers to chase down debts
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Whangarei locals glad at rescue helicopter s planned shift after frustration over noise levels Newshub 5/04/2021 Madison Reidy © Video - Newshub; Image - Facebook @NorthlandRescueHelicopter Watch: Some locals are so desperate for sleep, they ve taken to soundproofing their homes.
Northland locals are spending thousands of dollars soundproofing their homes to drown out the noise of the local rescue helicopter.
A charitable trust that operates three choppers from its base in Whangarei has been the subject of numerous noise complaints.
Now, it s planning to give the residents a welcome break.
Its motto is every minute counts and Northland s rescue heli is always on hand to help. Now its crew are saying every square metre counts. It s outgrown its base in central Whangarei and is searching for somewhere larger.