Drug crime affects us all, and we need your help to make Tasmania safer.

Crime Stoppers Week 2024 focuses on raising awareness about the negative impact of drug crime on the community and encouraging Tasmanians to speak up and report suspicious activities.

“In some way, every family in Tasmania has been impacted by drugs; whether it’s directly by losing a loved one to addiction, or indirectly because of the significant health and social costs to the community.” David Daniels OAM, Chair Crime Stoppers Tasmania

Crime Stoppers Tasmania ensures that all tips remain private and anonymous, protecting the identity of those who report suspicious activities.

Hobart – launch:

  • Thank you to the Hon Minister Felix Ellis MP, Federal Group and Tasmania Police for helping us to launch Crime Stoppers Week 2024.
  • Drug crime affects the entire community, not just individuals. One in ten people have been a victim of drug-related incidents.
  • This campaign is particularly focused on the rising concern of illicit drug use and its broader social, economic, and health-related consequences.
  • Drug crime affects the entire community. We urge Tasmanians to speak up during Crime Stoppers Week and provide tips anonymously. Your information can significantly impact our fight against illicit drugs and help ensure a safer Tasmania.

Devonport – entry points:

  • TasPorts and Tasmania Police joined us on the Devonport Wharf with a focus on putting the stop on illicit drugs entering our state through sea ports.
  • Illicit drug use is a growing concern in Tasmania, with ICE use increasing by 36% and in the last year and cannabis use remains among the highest nationally.
  • Entry points into Tasmania are well protected by authorities, but people also play a vital role in disrupting the illicit drug trade, through what they see and hear.
  • Crime Stoppers is not asking people to become directly involved, their safety is a priority. We are just asking for awareness, vigilance and then action.

Launceston – drugs and guns:

  • Crime Stoppers Week highlighted the widespread, social consequences of illicit drugs and illegal firearms, with a significant impact on our communities, including criminal activity and public order.
  • The market for illegal weapons is driven in part by drug traffickers and organised crime rings, with ICE being the second most consumed illicit drug in Tasmania, following cannabis.
  • Drug dealers are often hiding in plain sight in our communities and can be masters of blending in.
  • The abuse of illicit drugs or illegal firearms is a high-risk activity that causes social, economic and personal harm.
  • Drug dealers operate in a world full of fear, hurt and pain. Behind them is often a web of organised crime. People often feel powerless to act, or think someone else will do something. In the meantime, drugs and guns are harming our loved ones and often lead to other crimes.

   

   

By participating in Crime Stoppers Week, Tasmanians can contribute to creating a safer community. Reporting drug-related activities helps disrupt criminal operations and reduce the prevalence of illicit drugs.

It is important to note that the campaign is not about targeting users of illicit drugs. Crime Stoppers Tasmania asks that the community support those affected by drug use and encourage them to seek the appropriate professional help.

If Tasmanians see or hear something that doesn’t seem right, we encourage them to speak up by reporting what they know at crimestopperstas.com.au or 1800 333 000.