Sniffer Dogs Have Costa's Backing

THE rights of a drug sniffer dog to nuzzle the crotch of a person suspected of carrying drugs was defended yesterday by Police Minister Michael Costa.

Crotch Nuzzle: Is It Assault Or A Friendly Gesture?

The Romans and countrymen were missing, but friends were everywhere. Almost enough for a few more episodes of the TV series. Steve Bracks continually addressed his audience as ``friends" in his victory speech on Saturday night, smiling like everybody's uncle. He was especially friendly with his deputy, John Thwaites, enveloping him in a bear-hug up on stage.