ONE anonymous phone call to police to report a neighbour’s suspicious behavior can be all it takes to help bring a drug manufacturer or dealer to justice.
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That’s the message from NSW Police and Crime Stoppers today at the launch of the Dob in a Dealer (DIAD) state-wide campaign.
The aim is to mobilise the public in the fight against illicit drugs.
Police and Crime Stoppers will conduct intensive community-engagement activities to highlight the important role the public plays in helping police shut down drug-manufacturing syndicates and arrest drug suppliers.
Local residents will be urged to contact Crime Stoppers to report drug-dealing activities with all information treated in the strictest of confidence.
Police Minister Troy Grant said DIAD was a grassroots initiative to help the community assist police in getting these dangerous substances off our streets.
“We understand that people may have reservations for fear of repercussions in reporting this type of activity to police, but please remember that any information you provide will be in confidence,” Mr Grant said.
“There are often some tell-tale signs if a home is being used as a drug house, such as lights on at all hours of the day and night, cars and people arriving at odd times, or large drums and other equipment being disposed of at the property.
“This is all about making our communities safer places for residents and their families. Any piece of information could help police in their fight against this scourge, so if you know something, say something,” Mr Grant said.
Tweed/Byron Police District Commander, Acting Superintendent Brendon Cullen said illicit drugs remained of serious concern to communities across the state.
“Members of the public should not feel bad about dobbing in drug dealers as they do not care about you or your family, they do not care if people become addicted, commit crimes to feed their habit, or overdose and die – they only care about the money they can make,” he said.
If you think you have information about someone in your community who is manufacturing or supplying drugs, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 for a confidential conversation, or report securely online at crimestoppers.com.au.
