Following a review of the Dial to Stop Drug Dealing Campaign, it has been decided to put in place a more cost efficient approach to promoting the campaign in partnership with CRIMESTOPPERS from 2012 onwards. Up to now a UK based phone-line has been used in the Dial to Stop Drug-dealing campaign. The €25,000 funding from this will now be used to promote the CRIMESTOPPERS phone line in Drugs Task Force areas and other areas where there is a high concentration of drug activity. There has been no overall cut in funding. The same level of funding, €25,000, is being applied in 2012 as in 2011.
The decision is based on the very low number of calls that could be used by the Gardaí,typically less than 50 per month, received by the Dial to Stop Drug Dealing line. The public will still be encouraged to make complaints on drugs activities using the CRIMESTOPPERS line, 1800 25 00 25. The line is open from 9am until 9pm daily. Calls to CRIMESTOPPERS are anonymous, callers do not need to leave their name and address.
The Department is currently in discussions with CRIMESTOPPERS regarding the arrangements for the promotion of the initiative in Drugs Task Force areas during 2012.
Source: tallaghtdtf.ie, 12/01/2012
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