thursday, 28 july 2016
THURSDAY, 28 JULY 2016 CRIME STOPPERS’ ICE CAMPAIGN TARGETS EASTERN SUBURBS Time is up for drug dealers in Melbourne’s east with Crime Stoppers calling on local residents to report information about those manufacturing and distributing crystal methylamphetamine (‘ice’) and other illicit drugs in their neighbourhoods. In collaboration with Victoria Police, Crime Stoppers will be targeting the city of Knox and surrounding suburbs for a two week intensive Dob in a Dealer campaign from Thursday, 28 July to gather information about local drug dealing activity. Residents are urged to contact Crime Stoppers to confidentially report any information relating to people who may be bringing harmful drugs into the local community. The campaign was rolled out in 15 towns in regional Victoria last year, contributing to a 168% increase in drug-related Information Reports to Crime Stoppers Victoria. “Local residents often hold the key to information that can help reduce crime and its impact on the community,” said Crime Stoppers Victoria spokesperson Chris Plumridge. “No one knows your neighbourhood better than you do, so Crime Stoppers is asking Knox residents to play an active role and report people that are manufacturing, supplying or dealing in illicit drugs in the region. “Please pick up the phone, or report online any piece of information you have relating to the manufacture or supply of ice or other illicit drugs into your town. No matter how small the detail, any piece of information you provide may assist police in identifying who is responsible for the flow of these harmful drugs to your community. “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 reduce the supply of illicit drugs to Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.” Crime Stoppers’ Dob in a Dealer program is being rolled out across Australia in 2016 to aid in the detection and disruption of drugs being supplied across the nation. The march against drugs in Victoria got underway in Wangaratta on April 11 and will continue to roll out across the State over the coming months. In total 17 campaigns will be delivered in Victoria and more than 70 nation-wide.
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. Contact Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1800 333 000 for further information.
THURSDAY, 28 JULY 2016 “The use of illicit drugs in Victoria, in particular methylamphetamine, commonly referred to as ‘ice’, is a major concern for police and other emergency services, partners and families as well as the wider community,” said Victoria Police Divisional Commander for the Knox region, Superintendent Graeme Arthur. “Our aim is to reduce drug-related crime and drug offences, and remove drug dealers from our streets. “Police need help from the community who may have information about drug trafficking or the manufacture of illicit drugs in the area. “Crime Stoppers’ Dob in a Dealer campaign is an important tool in the fight against ice. Information provided by the community remains confidential but feeds directly into police efforts to stop the manufacture and supply of illegal substances.” Methylamphetamine is a complex issue involving not only law enforcement, but is increasingly identified as a health issue. The campaign is aimed at identifying the manufacturers and distributors of methylamphetamine and other illicit drugs, rather than the end user. Crime Stoppers is aware that some people reporting may have an existing addiction to drugs or may be family members of someone suffering an addiction. Crime Stoppers will refer those who require assistance to local health care agencies where they can discuss treatment options. 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. If you know something, say something! Report information confidentially online at www.crimestoppers.com.au or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. ENDS – Media Enquiries: Hannah McDonald - 9247 5503 - [email protected]
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. Contact Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1800 333 000 for further information.
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. Contact Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1800 333 000 for further information.
THURSDAY, 28 JULY 2016 “The use of illicit drugs in Victoria, in particular methylamphetamine, commonly referred to as ‘ice’, is a major concern for police and other emergency services, partners and families as well as the wider community,” said Victoria Police Divisional Commander for the Knox region, Superintendent Graeme Arthur. “Our aim is to reduce drug-related crime and drug offences, and remove drug dealers from our streets. “Police need help from the community who may have information about drug trafficking or the manufacture of illicit drugs in the area. “Crime Stoppers’ Dob in a Dealer campaign is an important tool in the fight against ice. Information provided by the community remains confidential but feeds directly into police efforts to stop the manufacture and supply of illegal substances.” Methylamphetamine is a complex issue involving not only law enforcement, but is increasingly identified as a health issue. The campaign is aimed at identifying the manufacturers and distributors of methylamphetamine and other illicit drugs, rather than the end user. Crime Stoppers is aware that some people reporting may have an existing addiction to drugs or may be family members of someone suffering an addiction. Crime Stoppers will refer those who require assistance to local health care agencies where they can discuss treatment options. 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. If you know something, say something! Report information confidentially online at www.crimestoppers.com.au or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. ENDS – Media Enquiries: Hannah McDonald - 9247 5503 - [email protected]
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. Contact Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1800 333 000 for further information.
