PCSP to build on drug awareness campaign

The issue was one of the main talking points at a recent PCSP meeting, which was held remotely due to the ongoing pandemic.

Working with the PSNI, the PCSP facilitated five public drug awareness events across the Borough last year, featuring representation from local officers, education from Start 360 and testimony from local community members. The main aim was to highlight the damage that drugs can cause to our families and the wider community.

The Partnership also ran local awareness raising campaigns, facilitated school events and installed RAPID (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs) bins in Coleraine and Limavady to remove prescription and illegal drugs from our streets and ultimately make the borough a safer place.

PCSP Chair Councillor Oliver McMullan said: “Make no mistake, drug dealing is happening in our communities and whilst we have been assured by the PSNI that additional resources are being deployed, the problem requires a collective response from not just police, but other agencies and the wider community. “Disrupting the sale and supply of illegal and dangerous drugs continues to be a priority and whilst the PSNI is committed to tackling the issue, they need co-operation.

“We would continue to encourage everyone to report any information about drug dealing to the PSNI (101) or you can contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800555111. Your information may be the final piece of intelligence needed to search a suspected dealer’s home or it could help identify a new dealer in your area.

“Don’t let drug dealers destroy lives in our communities - call now and help us stop them,” he concluded.