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Evidence: Used hypodermic needles found regularly in Christie Pits are one reason area residents have vowed to rid neighborhood of pushers and buyers of illegal drugs
Evidence: Used hypodermic needles found regularly in Christie Pits are one reason area residents have vowed to rid neighborhood of pushers and buyers of illegal drugs

Evidence: Used hypodermic needles found regularly in Christie Pits are one reason area residents have vowed to rid neighborhood of pushers and buyers of illegal drugs

Date8/26/1988
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  • Saturday special: These are junkies' needles found around Christie Pits. Evidence: Used hypodermic needles found regularly in Christie Pits are one reason area residents have vowed to rid neighborhood of pushers and buyers of illegal drugs.
  • Evidence: Used hypodermic needles found regularly in Christie Pits are one reason area residents have vowed to rid neighborhood of pushers and buyers of illegal drugs
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Original Toronto Star caption: Evidence: Used hypodermic needles found regularly in Christie Pits are one reason area residents have vowed to rid neighborhood of pushers and buyers of illegal drugs.
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