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Hamilton Police say two recent arrests of people selling banned psychoactive substances show the value of community partnerships in solving problems. ? Shift Manager, Senior Sergeant Steve Ambler, said in the latest incident a man was arrested in Garden Place after he was found in possession of 10 packets of "Lemon Grass," a psychoactive substance recalled under the Psychoactive Substances Amendment Act that came into place earlier this year. ? "The 18-year-old told us he had originally purchased 15 packets of the substance from a nearby store but sold five packets before we came across him. ? "As a result of this our staff carried out a search of a Victoria St business however we did not locate any more illicit substances. The man was charged with selling a non-approved psychoactive product." ? Yesterday's arrest came about after sharp eyed Hamilton City Council staff identified the man acting suspiciously on CCTV cameras. ? "This incident reinforces the value of the partnership we have with City Cameras staff and follows other successes earlier in the month.? ? "On 08 August a 24-year-old man was arrested after camera operators noticed what appeared to be the transfer of items in exchange for money. Responding officers located him and charged him with selling a non-approved psychoactive product but weren't to know they weren't finished with him yet."? ? Mr Ambler said three hours later the man was found smoking synthetic cannabis in Garden Place.? ? "He handed over a bag of "Choco Haze," another prohibited substance under the act and he was charged with possession of a non-approved psychoactive product."? ? "The people of Hamilton have made it very clear they have a very low tolerance for anyone selling or using such harmful products and we would like to channel these feelings into positive results." ? Mr Ambler said the best way for people to effect change was if they see something- then do something and that was phoning Police. ? "The accurate relaying of information on behaviour such as this enables Police to respond in a timely manner and limit the number of victims of such products. ? "Even if you don't feel comfortable speaking to Police directly, you can still do your part by ringing the independent, anonymous Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 and leaving information." ? ?End? ?