South Australian MP Arrested on Drug Charges, Admits Mental Health in Decline

David Speirs only recently stepped down from the Liberal Party leadership.
South Australian MP Arrested on Drug Charges, Admits Mental Health in Decline
David Speirs has resigned as leader of the Opposition in SA. Courtesy of the SA Liberal Party
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South Australia Police have confirmed that David Speirs, member of Parliament for Black, was arrested on Sept. 26, 2024, and subsequently charged with two counts of supplying a controlled substance.

The alleged offences occurred between Aug. 2 and 3, and again on Aug. 9. Following his arrest, police executed a search warrant at his home.