Catching them doesn't seem to be the problem in this area limp wristed Judges giving out short sentences is. Here is a write up from the top cop in my area :-
It is frustrating when they come out of prison after a short sentence and quickly return to crime. However, my officers are motivated by catching crooks and serving decent people so rest assured, nothing will discourage us. Last year, we were seeing seven or eight car crimes a day. This year it’s three or four. We will work tirelessly to keep cutting crime.
I realise that not all druggies are crims but the ones who are cause misery to law abiding people and cost the taxpayer a fortune in police, courts, jail, therapy etc. Not an ounce of sympathy should be expended upon these lowlife who prey on society, savage good hidings would have the desired effect. To deal with the problem at source we should introduce the death penalty for dealers or anyone caught in possession of above x amount should swing as in Sing and Malaysia.