New Hotline To Report Drug Sales, Activity Unveiled in Suffolk County

As the heroin crisis continues to claim lives in the region, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy D. Sini announced a new hotline Thursday where residents can report suspected drug dealers or drug activity anonymously.

The initiative is aimed at reducing drug activity in Suffolk County, Sini said.

Residents are encouraged to call anonymously to 631-852-NARC to report information about drug dealers within their communities.

That information, Sini said, will be vetted by a member of the Criminal Intelligence Unit and then dispersed to either Narcotics Unit detectives or precinct personnel depending on what information is reported.

“This hotline is going to help forge a true partnership between the Suffolk County Police Department and the public,” Sini said. “We are asking the public’s help to fight this scourge and with the public’s help, we can make a real difference.”

Those who provide information leading to arrests will be entitled to cash rewards through a partnership with Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Callers with tips may remain anonymous even if they wish to receive a reward. The new hotline will be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week to accept information.

“If you see something, say something and Suffolk County Police will do something about it,” Sini said.