Pubdate: Tue, 25 Jul 2017 Source: Penticton Herald (CN BC) Copyright: 2017 The Okanagan Valley Group of Newspapers Contact: http://www.pentictonherald.ca/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/664 Author: James Banko Page: A7 SENTENCE DRUG DEALERS THE MAX Dear Editor: There's been a 35 per cent jump in crime in our little haven of Penticton recently. Now most of the increase in crime is connected to the drug trade and is expected to grow if the economy continues to dwindle especially since jobs began drying up in the oil patch. The justice system must not be weak in their sentencings. It has become a revolving door for most drug dealers and they take full advantage of the situation. We must be the role models and give these people the maximum sentences in order to deter them and send them out of Penticton. If not, our safety will eventually be compromised. James Banko Penticton - --- MAP posted-by: Matt