Crime Stop Jamaica is reporting a one-in-seven success rate from the 193 tips received for the first three months of 2021, resulting in more than $4-million worth of narcotics seized, property valued $870,000 recovered and 22 arrests.

The almost 200 tips represent a three per cent increase over the comparative period last year and Crime Stop is pushing for even more assistance from the public with the launch of its ‘Stand Up for Our Country Campaign’.

In a statement, Crime Stop said among the aims of the campaign is to “reclaim the spaces within our communities and re-imagine and redefine what it means to be a good citizen by promoting a shift in culture against the stigma attached to informing”.

“We appeal to every Jamaican to stand in solidarity against crime and violence,” the organisation said.

“Let us all continue to play our part in protecting our home, our families, and our country.”

Crime Stop noted that, among the categories of tips received were those regarding illegal firearms, murders, tips relating to the location of narcotics, gunmen and illicit goods.

Among the arrests were those related to the possession of illegal firearm and ammunition, illegal possession of marijuana, murder, possession of uncustomed goods, and possession of identification information.

Crime Stop said its achievements would not have been possible without the supports of its sponsors, NCB Financial Group, the Ministry of National Security, J. Wray & Nephew Limited, Sterling Asset Management Limited, Hawkeye Electronic Security Limited, Unicomer Jamaica, GraceKennedy Limited, JMMB Group, ICD Group, PanJam Investments Limited, Victoria Mutual Building Society and National Rums of Jamaica.

Anyone with information on any form of criminal activity may call the Crime Stop tip line at 311 or  visit www.crimestop.org or www.311tips.com and anonymously share what they know.