Pubdate: Tue, 16 May 2006
Source: Fairview Post (CN AB)
Copyright: 2006 Fairview Post
Contact:  http://www.fairviewpost.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3369
Author: Natasha Botha

REPORTING POTENTIAL DRUG DEALERS

Fairview Post -- Reporting suspicions of a drug dealer in your area 
isn't a complicated procedure according to RCMP Const. Patrick Lessard.

"It doesn't matter what your suspicions or what information you do or 
don't have," explains Lessard. Lessard says that people can phone the 
RCMP directly at 835-4031 and provide their personal and complaint information.

If hesitant to do that, people are encouraged to phone and report 
their complaint anonymously. In that case, only the police will know 
the informant's information and it will not be released. A third 
option is to phone CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS.

The constable says there are telltale signs to look for when trying 
to spot a potential drug house.

"The two major signs are unkept yards and people coming and going at 
all hours," says Lessard. "There will be short, frequent trips to the 
house made by several people."

Lessard goes on to say that an unkept yard is a key sign because the 
people who live there either may just not care about their property, 
or they might only use the property as a growing or cooking operation.

"If you do suspect your neighbour don't approach them directly or 
take any action yourself," warns the police officer. "Please go the 
the RCMP and we'll take it from there."
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