Drop in calls to report drug dealing

THE number of calls made to the “Dial to stop drug dealing” confidential phoneline has fallen, despite the project being extended.

The scheme, first launched across five areas of Dublin and Kildare, has received almost 6,000 calls since it began operations in late September 2008.

The scheme allows people wishing to notify the authorities of drug dealing in their area to ring and pass on information anonymously. The information is then passed on to gardaí.