A state-wide campaign aimed at mobilising members of the public in the fight against ‘ice’ will arrive in Griffith Local Area Command (LAC) today, NSW Police say.
The ‘Dob in a Dealer’ campaign has been initiated and funded by the Commonwealth Government, and is currently taking place in States and Territories across Australia.
In NSW, the campaign is being held in 21 LACs across the state, over a six-month period between March and September 2016.
It will run in each LAC for two weeks, during which police and Crime Stoppers will conduct community-engagement activities designed to educate the public on the dangers of illicit drugs and how they can show their support for the campaign.
These activities will also highlight the important role members of the public have in helping police to shut down drug-manufacturing syndicates and arrest drug suppliers.
During the campaign, residents across Griffith LAC will be urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the online portal, where they can report drug-dealing activities anonymously.
While members of the public are encouraged to report any prohibited-drug activity via Crime Stoppers, the focus of the ‘Dob in a Dealer’ campaign is the production, distribution and use of ‘ice’ (crystal methylamphetamine).
WHEN: 11am TODAY tomorrow
WHERE: Outside Griffith Police Station
41-47 Railway Street
GRIFFITH
WHO: Detective Superintendent Michael Rowan
Griffith Local Area Commander
Robert Forsyth
Chair, Crime Stoppers NSW
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