Border communities stand up against Ice
WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2015
Border communities stand up against Ice Crime Stoppers Victoria is heralding the success of the cross border Dob in a Dealer campaign run along the Murray River and Riverina region during August and September, with local communities having taken a clear stand against drugs. The cross border Dob in a Dealer program was launched in Echuca on 19 August to gather confidential information from the community about the manufacture and distribution of crystal methylamphetamine (‘ice’) and other illicit drugs. In the weeks following the launch of the cross border program in Echuca, Crime Stoppers recorded a significant spike in community information reports about possible drug activity across the region, resulting in arrests, charges being laid and drugs being seized. The campaign also saw a rise in reports across the state, with reporting on overall drug related information across Victoria increasing by 31 per cent when compared with recent weeks. The successful result of the cross border Dob in a Dealer program builds on the information already gathered in other Victorian towns. Crime Stoppers Victoria CEO Samantha Hunter thanked the local communities along the Murray River and Riverina region for their assistance and heralded the results as a significant step toward disrupting the supply of drugs into the region. “Drugs like crystal methylamphetamine have devastating consequences for regional Victorian towns, placing pressure on police, emergency service workers, drug counsellors and public health specialists.” Ms Hunter said. “The response to the cross border Dob in a Dealer program from local residents has been significant, and the increase in phone and online reports shows how concerned local communities are about drug activity in the region. “Information from the community leads to real results when it comes to breaking the cycle of crime, and the information gathered over the period of the campaign has been passed on to the police for further enquiry. “While the Dob in a Dealer program will now shift focus to other towns across the state, Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers is a not for profit organisation. Help us keep your family & community safe. Any information is confidential, so if you see something, say something. Call 1800 333 000.
is open 365 days a years and we urge the community to continue to report any suspicious behavior they may see or information they may have. “Making a report to Crime Stoppers is completely confidential. You will never be identified or called up for a court case, but every piece of information you provide can help solve crimes and disrupt supply of illicit drugs into our communities.” Ms Hunter said. The Crime Stoppers Victoria Dob in a Dealer program is funded by the Victorian Government’s Community Crime Prevention Program and run in collaboration with Victoria Police, and is being rolled out across Victoria to aid in the detection and disruption of drugs being supplied across the state. 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, report securely online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au or download the Crime Stoppers app for iPhone or Android. Crime Stoppers is focused on gathering information to stop the supply and manufacture of drugs. If you or someone you know is affected by drug use or addiction, please contact support services such as Family Drug Help on 1300 660 068 or Youth Support and Advocacy Service on 1800 014 446 or the Victorian Government’s new Ice Help Line – 1800 ICE ADVICE (1800 423 238) – which can direct users and families to the treatment and support services they need, and provide general information to the community about ice and its effects. Crime Stoppers Victoria is a not-for-profit community organisation, helping to keep families and communities safe. We work closely with Victoria Police to provide valuable information from the public to help solve crime. Any information you provide is confidential – if you see something or you know something, say something. END
Crime Stoppers is a not for profit organisation. Help us keep your family & community safe. Any information is confidential, so if you see something, say something. Call 1800 333 000.
Border communities stand up against Ice Crime Stoppers Victoria is heralding the success of the cross border Dob in a Dealer campaign run along the Murray River and Riverina region during August and September, with local communities having taken a clear stand against drugs. The cross border Dob in a Dealer program was launched in Echuca on 19 August to gather confidential information from the community about the manufacture and distribution of crystal methylamphetamine (‘ice’) and other illicit drugs. In the weeks following the launch of the cross border program in Echuca, Crime Stoppers recorded a significant spike in community information reports about possible drug activity across the region, resulting in arrests, charges being laid and drugs being seized. The campaign also saw a rise in reports across the state, with reporting on overall drug related information across Victoria increasing by 31 per cent when compared with recent weeks. The successful result of the cross border Dob in a Dealer program builds on the information already gathered in other Victorian towns. Crime Stoppers Victoria CEO Samantha Hunter thanked the local communities along the Murray River and Riverina region for their assistance and heralded the results as a significant step toward disrupting the supply of drugs into the region. “Drugs like crystal methylamphetamine have devastating consequences for regional Victorian towns, placing pressure on police, emergency service workers, drug counsellors and public health specialists.” Ms Hunter said. “The response to the cross border Dob in a Dealer program from local residents has been significant, and the increase in phone and online reports shows how concerned local communities are about drug activity in the region. “Information from the community leads to real results when it comes to breaking the cycle of crime, and the information gathered over the period of the campaign has been passed on to the police for further enquiry. “While the Dob in a Dealer program will now shift focus to other towns across the state, Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers is a not for profit organisation. Help us keep your family & community safe. Any information is confidential, so if you see something, say something. Call 1800 333 000.
is open 365 days a years and we urge the community to continue to report any suspicious behavior they may see or information they may have. “Making a report to Crime Stoppers is completely confidential. You will never be identified or called up for a court case, but every piece of information you provide can help solve crimes and disrupt supply of illicit drugs into our communities.” Ms Hunter said. The Crime Stoppers Victoria Dob in a Dealer program is funded by the Victorian Government’s Community Crime Prevention Program and run in collaboration with Victoria Police, and is being rolled out across Victoria to aid in the detection and disruption of drugs being supplied across the state. 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, report securely online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au or download the Crime Stoppers app for iPhone or Android. Crime Stoppers is focused on gathering information to stop the supply and manufacture of drugs. If you or someone you know is affected by drug use or addiction, please contact support services such as Family Drug Help on 1300 660 068 or Youth Support and Advocacy Service on 1800 014 446 or the Victorian Government’s new Ice Help Line – 1800 ICE ADVICE (1800 423 238) – which can direct users and families to the treatment and support services they need, and provide general information to the community about ice and its effects. Crime Stoppers Victoria is a not-for-profit community organisation, helping to keep families and communities safe. We work closely with Victoria Police to provide valuable information from the public to help solve crime. Any information you provide is confidential – if you see something or you know something, say something. END
Crime Stoppers is a not for profit organisation. Help us keep your family & community safe. Any information is confidential, so if you see something, say something. Call 1800 333 000.
