Dob in a Dealer delivers results

THE NSW Police Force Dob in a Dealer program has sparked a big spike in drug crime tip-offs across the state after launching in TweedByron Police District earlier this year.

The program – which began in January and wrapped up after two months – resulted in an 18 per cent increase in drug-related information reports to Crime Stoppers. Notably, there was a 17 per cent increase in reports relating to methamphetamines such as ice.

The federal governmentfunded initiative was rolled out in 14 locations.

NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Joe Cassar said drugs affected people from all socio-economic backgrounds and ages right across the state.

“That’s why it is so important that people across NSW are doing their bit to help rid our communities of illicit substances, and I urge anyone with information to continue to come forward,” Mr Cassar said.

Cocaine consumption is on the rise in the state and NSW has the highest recorded heroin use in the country.