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Crime in
Scotland is falling and violent crime is at its lowest level since
devolution.
The Executive’s Drug Dealers Don’t Care campaign is
encouraging the public to call
Crimestoppers and give information anonymously to help get even more dealers
behind bars.
Deputy Enterprise Minister
Allan Wilson lent his support to the latest phase of the Drug Dealers Don’t
Care (DDDC) campaign in Somerfield car park in Saltcoats at the weekend.
The campaign, funded through the proceeds of crime, is designed to encourage
the public to give information anonymously to Crimestoppers Scotland
0800-555-111 about drug dealers operating in their area.
Mr Wilson said:
“Drugs, and the callous criminals who peddle them, are a scourge on our
society. Individuals, families and communities can all suffer from this evil
trade and Saltcoats is certainly not immune.
“Crime in Scotland is falling and violent crime is at its lowest level since
devolution. However, there are still too many individuals making money out
of being involved in drug dealing and drug trafficking.
“The Executive’s Drug Dealers Don’t Care campaign is encouraging the public
to call Crimestoppers and give information anonymously to help get even more
dealers behind bars.
“The campaign sends a clear message to the dealers that they cannot continue
to benefit from the proceeds of their ill-gotten gains. Once caught, these
dealers will not only be facing prison, but also could be stripped of the
proceeds of their crime.
“I would urge anyone who has information, no matter how insignificant they
may think it is, to call Crimestoppers Scotland on 0800-555-111. Their lines
are open 24 hours a day and that one piece of information could provide the
final bit of evidence that helps the police get one of these criminals off
the street.”
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