Sniffer dogs deployed as NSW pill-testing trial begins in Wollongong

Attenders able to check what substances are in their illicit pills and powders at two-day Yours and Owls music festival

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Festival goers using NSW's first pill testing service won't be subjected to sniffer dog searches but that doesn't apply to people on their way to have their substances checked.

Authorities warned taking drugs remains illegal and police vowed to maintain a highly visible presence around the long-awaited trial site, insisting safety was the top priority.

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