Education is the key to keeping children safe whether in the park or online. With children as young as 8 years old* using social media and messaging, its important their care network knows how to help children safely navigate online. Crime Stoppers (NSW), NSW Police Force, eSafety Commissioner and the Australian Federal Police-led Australian Centre […]
Crime Stoppers NSW has marked 35 years of helping to keep the community safe through the prevention, awareness and reporting of crimes in conjunction with the NSW Police Force. When Crime Stoppers began, there was an average of 500 calls a month. Today, there is an average of 10,000 contacts (via phone and online) per […]
Keep your home safe these holidays Break and enter for homes have risen by around 10% in the past two years from July 2021 to June 2023*. With homes full of Christmas presents and the chance homeowners will be holidaying away, this time of year is attractive for burglars and the reason why break and […]
Crime Stoppers, NSW Police Force, eSafety Commissioner and the Australian Federal Police-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation are joining forces this holiday season to raise awareness of the safety risks facing young people online.
Retail crime continues to rise. Theft in retail has increased substantially in the past year, and this is coupled with aggression and violence in retail environments which has amplified in recent times. Retail workers are being abused, threatened, and attacked which puts nearby shoppers at risk.
One in 10 people have been a victim of illicit drug-related incidents. The wider community has been affected through significant health and social costs.
“Reporting is essential to preventing and solving crime” Crime Stoppers NSW and the NSW Police Force, Rural Crime Prevention Team are at AgQuip, Gunnedah today to announce a state-wide crime campaign calling for the community to ramp up rural crime reporting with the aim of solving and preventing further crime. Crime in rural NSW continues […]
Cactus plants are popular potted and garden plants. They have an appealing aesthetic, are easy to grow, and thrive on neglect and so what’s not to love? But certain cactus plants can harm people, pets and parks and it’s important to know what you are buying before you make that purchase. Prickly pears are fleshy-stemmed […]
New research commissioned by NSW Crime Stoppers has found many parents do not believe or believe it’s unlikely that their child is at risk of being contacted by a stranger online. The survey*, conducted with over 1,000 parents across Australia, looked at the attitudes and behaviours of parents regarding their child’s online activity. While over […]
Issued at 5am, Friday 2 July 2021 NSW Police Force and Crime Stoppers are calling for residents to register or surrender illegal firearms and ammunition without being penalised for illegal possession, as part of the first ever permanent national amnesty. Crime Stoppers and police across the country are giving Australians a chance to surrender for destruction unwanted […]
“Draw the line on regional crime” is the central message to the new Regional Crime Campaign being launched today. In NSW, over 80% of farmers have reported being a victim of crime according to new research by the Centre for Rural Criminology, University of New England. Even more critical is the high levels of repeat […]
With advancements in bike technology and some bikes now worth more cars, bikes are hot property, not just for bike lovers, but for thieves. Bike sales are sitting at $1.2 million annually and this year has seen the demand surge by 60% compared to last year. Much of this has been brought on by COVID-19 […]
NSW Police and Crime Stoppers NSW are calling on road users to report drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving on roads across the state as part of a new safety campaign.
Call the police if you see or hear domestic violence – that’s the clear message from the NSW Government, Crime Stoppers and the NSW Police as a new joint TV advertising campaign begins on commercial networks.
A new state-wide environmental crime campaign by Crime Stoppers is being launched to address the ongoing issue of crimes having a devastating effect on our waterways.
Crime Stoppers and the NSW Police Force have joined forces with the eSafety Commissioner to launch a Child Protection campaign to combat child sexual abuse and unwanted contact online.
At a time when Australian small business has never been more vulnerable to cyber fraud and scams, Crime Stoppers welcomes the launch of an anti-cybercrime initiative to help the Australian small business community protect itself from cyber scams and payment fraud.
NSW Police and Crime Stoppers will today launch the “Dob in a Dealer” (DIAD) state-wide campaign aimed at mobilising members of the public in the fight against illicit drugs.
A new state-wide Rural Crime campaign by Crime Stoppers and the NSW Police Force is being launched to address the ongoing issue of crimes affecting regional New South Wales.
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FIREARMS AND DRUGS OFFENCES
Information was received at Crime Stoppers relating to the new residence of a person associated with drug activity. As a result of the information, further information was gathered in relation to ongoing drug activity. Several months later, the person was stopped in relation to a traffic offence that led to the person and vehicle being […]
ILLEGAL DRUG CULTIVATION
Information was received at Crime Stoppers about an NSW residence growing and selling cannabis from their residential address. Several days later, police executed a search warrant and located 25 cannabis plants, 1kg of dried cannabis and Australian Currency in excess of $13,000. The occupant was charged with multiple drug related offences including cultivate and supply […]
$17M DRUGS OFF THE STREET
Crime Stoppers received information in relation to a person manufacturing and selling methamphetamines. Raptor Squad executed a search warrant and seized 33,601 grams of meth, 9.7 g cocaine and $640, 000 cash. The person was charged with 7 offences related to drug manufacture/supply, proceeds of crime, and participate in criminal group. Estimated Street Value $17M+.
SCAMMER CAUGHT
Information was received at Crime Stoppers relating to the whereabouts of a person with an outstanding warrant. As a result of the information, police attended the new nominated residential address where the person was located and arrested, and a warrant executed. The outstanding warrant related to “obtain benefit by deception” charges to the value of […]
DRUGS SEIZED
Police subsequently stopped, searched, and detained occupants from a vehicle acting in a suspicious manner. Based off Crime Stoppers information and other factors, a search was conducted the occupants and their vehicle, where a substantial amount of cannabis was located and seized. Approximately 40kg of cryo-sealed cannabis left was seized with an estimated street value […]
PROHIBITED DRUGS AND FIREARMS SEIZED
Information was received at Crime Stoppers relating to cannabis being grown at a NSW residential address. As a result of the information, the resident was stopped driving unlicensed followed by a search warrant being executed at the address. A hydroponic set up was located with 34 cannabis plants along with firearms, prohibited weapons and prohibited […]
CRIME SYNDICATE DISRUPTED
Contact was made to Crime Stoppers in relation to several persons of interest being involved in the supply of prohibited drugs and firearms. As a result of an ongoing the police investigation, police seized a substantial amount of methamphetamine from two Persons of Interest (POIs). The POIs being part of a criminal syndicate. Police alleged […]
DRUG DEALERS CAUGHT
Crime Stoppers received information relating to people dealing drugs from a premises in the Guildford area. Police investigation police conducted a search warrant at the premises. People were charged with 31 offences. Total estimated value $2,890,260.
DRUG DISTRIBUTORS DISRUPTED
Crime Stoppers received information relating to a POI being involved in drug distribution. Police commenced investigations into the supply of prohibited drug. Based off Crime Stoppers information and other factors, a search was conducted the premises, where a substantial amount of heroin, methylamphetamine & cannabis with an estimated street value of $85,000 along with $12,870 […]
Drug Dealer Caught
Crime Stoppers received information in relation to a male manufacturing and selling methamphetamines. Police executed a search warrant and seized 33,601 grams of meth, 9.7 g cocaine and $640, 000 cash. Estimated street value seized was $17,500,000.
Drug Factory Shut Down
Information was received relating to a factory being used for drug manufacturing. As a result of the information, police attended the location and located a large-scale indoor cultivation set up. Police located the factory to be a grow room and contained a total of 1371 cannabis sativa plants. Estimated street value seized $2,742,000.
ILLEGAL USE OF FIREARMS
Crime Stoppers received information regarding the use of firearms at a nominated location. As a direct result of this information, local police attended and spoke with the resident. The resident made admissions to the illegal use of firearms and incorrect storage and as a result was charged with firearm related offences.
PROHIBITED DRUG SUPPLIER
Crime Stoppers received information relating to a male person being actively involved in the supply of prohibited drugs within New South Wales. As a result of the investigation, police applied for a search warrant which was granted and executed. Police seized a substantial amount of methylamphetamine with an estimated street value of $117,036. The nominated […]
YOUTH IN POSSESSION OF FIREARMS
Information was received at Crime Stoppers relating to a Young Person being in possession of a firearm. As a direct results of the Crime Stoppers information, Police attended the nominated home address. The Young Person admitted to possession and produced a replica firearm and pellets that were seized. The Young Person was dealt with under […]
DRUG DRIVING OFFENCE
Crime Stoppers received information relating a person of interest committing traffic offences whilst under the influence of prohibited drugs. As a result of the police investigation, several arrests and charges were made in relation to the nominated offences. Police also applied for a search warrant which was granted and executed. Police located a substantial amount […]
SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGE
A male person entered a convenience store an approached a female employee at which point he sexually touched her. As a result of a media release, Crime Stoppers has received numerous contacts which has identified the male person of interest and his residential address. Police have attended the nominated address and arrested the male suspect. […]