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." - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom