Aust demand fuels record drug seizures

Australia's enormous demand for illicit drugs has resulted in a record number of seizures and arrests with 10 tonnes of supply intercepted in the past 18 months.

The 2015/16 illicit drug data report shows the number of seizures has jumped 85 per cent over the decade from 62,000 in 2006/07 to a record 115,000 in 2015/16.

Justice Minister Michael Keenan, releasing the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission figures on Friday, says supply will continue to infiltrate Australia unless the demand for drugs is reduced.