Time is up for drug dealers across Australia with Crime Stoppers asking culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to report information about people manufacturing and distributing crystal methylamphetamine (‘ice’) and other illicit drugs in their neighbourhoods.

Crime Stoppers has launched its national Dob in a Dealer campaign, aiming to gather information about local drug dealing activity. It comes after the initiative’s success in 15 towns across regional Victoria last year, contributing to a 168% increase in drug-related Intelligence Reports to Crime Stoppers Victoria.

It comes after the initiative’s success in 15 towns across regional Victoria last year, contributing to a 168% increase in drug-related Intelligence Reports to Crime Stoppers Victoria.

“We are asking people to make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers, or to report online if they have any information about people manufacturing or distributing ice or other illicit drugs in their community,” said Bryan Roach, Crime Stoppers Australia Chair.

“Dob in a Dealer is a campaign for the community, relying on the support of the community. When it comes to ice, Australians have had enough. Our aim is to make everyone aware that to deal with the ice problem affecting our families and friends, that we need their help.”

Crime Stoppers aims to help keep every member of the community safe, as well as assisting the CALD community by providing translation services to assist with reporting crime, which they can do anonymously.

Bryan added: “Crime Stoppers is committed to working with CALD community leaders and residents by asking them to provide any information that can help to reduce drug supply and drug-related crimes, and contributing to keep the whole community safe.”

We are asking all Australians, including residents across all multicultural communities, to play an active role by reporting anything they might know about those who are dealing or manufacturing illicit drugs, like ice into the region.”

If you have any information that you think might help, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 for a private conversation, with translating services available upon request.

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.