The policing of illicit drugs on local trains in the Gauteng south and Northwest regions: research

Rail transport is generally regarded as one of the safest modes of transport, particularly when compared to road transport, since it experiences fewer accidents and fatalities. However, annual reports by the South African Rapid Rail Police Unit show the security of commuters within the rail transpor...

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1. VerfasserIn: Mabudusha, S. A. (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2018
In: Acta criminologica
Jahr: 2018, Band: 31, Heft: 2, Seiten: 79-92
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