Pubdate: Wed, 08 Feb 2012
Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2012 The Calgary Sun
Contact: http://www.calgarysun.com/letter-to-editor
Website: http://www.calgarysun.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/67
Author: Nadia Moharib
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mdma.htm (Ecstasy)

CRIMESTOPPERS MOBILIZING TO FIGHT DEATHS

After a rash of fatalities and deaths linked to ecstasy, 
Crimestoppers is reminding people they take drug-related tips.

Averaging about 10 new tips a day, the bulk are drug-related -- 
everything from information on marijuana grow ops to drug dealing, 
spokesman Terry Hathaway said.

Taking drug tips isn't anything new for the organization, but seeing 
a string of deaths linked to ecstasy underscores the need to help 
police find those peddling it, and get some of them off the streets.

Since Jan. 1 Crimestoppers has fielded more than 90 tips related to 
illegal drug activity, including some ecstasy-related tips.

Calgary drug unit Staff Sgt. Mike Bossley said any seemingly minor 
bit of information gleaned from the drug scene can lead to 
investigative breaks.

To send a tip e-mail, text or phone Crimestoppers at 1-888-222-2477.
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