Crime Stoppers NT and the Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF) are launching a new awareness campaign around illicit drug activity across Greater Darwin.
The campaign launches today in support of Operation Wolfhound, an NTPF Drug and Organised Crime operation targeting street level illicit drug dealers.
The awareness campaign reminds the community that, through Crime Stoppers NT:
- You can report suspected illicit drug activity anonymously
- You do not need to supply photos or have physical evidence when you contact Crime Stopper. You can, however, include photos or a short video with an online report.
- You do not need to contact police directly or become involved in an investigation.
Information that can assist police may come from community members noticing behaviour that seems unusual in their neighbourhood, rather than identifying or accusing individuals. This may include:
- Suspicious vehicle movements at all hours of the day.
- Repeated short duration visits, often only minutes, at residential and industrial locations.
- Unusual chemical smells coming from residential addresses.
Never confront someone you suspect may be involved in illicit drug activity. Contact Crime Stoppers online, call 1800 333 000, or call police on 131 444.
Detective Superintendent Drew Slape said "Crime Stoppers is a vital pathway for community members to provide information anonymously and assist police investigations.
"You may hold one small piece of information that contributes to a broader police intelligence picture that allows our detectives to remove a drug dealer, and whatever illicit substance they are supplying, from the streets."
Crime Stoppers NT Chair Catherine Philips said "Crime Stoppers exists for people who know something but may not feel comfortable contacting police directly.
"You do not need to confront anyone. You do not need to investigate. You simply tell us what you already know.
"If you have information about suspected illicit drug manufacture, transport or dealing visit crimestoppersnt.com.au or call 1800 333 000."
