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Letter: Drug barons

Larry Rushton
Thursday 15 October 1998 00:02 BST
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Sir: Jack Straw proposes that drug barons must explain in court the origins of their wealth, which may then be confiscated. Suppose they say: "I don't know where the money comes from, Your Honour. I have my finances managed by a blind trust just like cabinet ministers."

Do you think the judge will wear it?

LARRY RUSHTON

Northampton

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