A new campaign encouraging the community to help police stamp out the supply and use of the drug ice starts this weekend.
Holsworthy MP Melanie Gibbons has given the thumbs up to the Your call can make a difference campaign.
The aim of the campaign is to promt the public to report suspicious behaviour to Crime Stoppers.
“Growing drug use, particularly the use of ice, is devastating families and communities throughout NSW and the Holsworthy electorate has not escaped its clutches,” Ms Gibbons said.
“I encourage the community to get behind the new media campaign to tackle this important issue and spread the message, that a phone call can make a big difference.
“I urge anyone who knows or sees anything suspicious to anonymously phone 1800 333 000 and join the fight against this toxic drug in our community.”
Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and Police Troy Grant and former police officer of 22 years, said ice was devastating communities in metropolitan and regional NSW.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“I have never seen a drug as corrosive to human decency as the drug ice,” Mr Grant said.[/social_quote]
“We need to work together as a community to stamp out this addictive, destructive and dangerous drug that is devastating individuals, families and communities across this State.”
Assistant Minister for Health, Pru Goward said the government has a targeted plan to stamp out the drug and support affected communities.
“As part of our election commitments, we will introduce harsher penalties for ice dealers and will provide increased treatment programs for those who fall into its grip.”
