Three anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers Tasmania have earned tipsters a combined $1,425 in cash rewards after their information helped police seize illegal firearms, drugs and cash.
The payouts are the latest under a rewards program that has paid out 20 times over the past four years, with individual rewards of up to $2,000 on offer.
The largest of the three recent rewards, $525, went to a tipster who reported an unsafe firearm.
Police used the information to obtain a search warrant, uncovering a loaded rifle and ammunition.
One person was charged with multiple offences.
A second tipster received $450 after reporting firearms and drugs at a property.
Police searched the address and found illegal firearms, along with ice, MDMA and cocaine.
One person was charged with drug and firearm offences.
A third $450 reward was paid after a detailed tip led police to illicit drugs, firearms and cash.
Crime Stoppers Tasmania chair David Daniels said the rewards recognised people who shared what they knew safely and anonymously.
“Crime Stoppers provides a pathway for people to share what they know without fear of being identified,” Daniels said.
“In these three cases, the information provided by tipsters helped police obtain search warrants, leading to the seizure of illegal firearms, illicit drugs and cash and the laying of charges.”
He said tipsters could still claim a reward even if they remained completely anonymous.
“When you provide a tip to Crime Stoppers, you receive a unique reference code,” he said.
“This code allows you to follow up on the information you’ve provided or enquire about a possible reward while remaining anonymous.”
Tasmania Police Assistant Commissioner Rob Blackwood said every tip had the potential to assist an investigation.
“The more detail a tip to Crime Stoppers contains, the better,” he said.
“Even small pieces of information can become the missing piece that helps police solve a crime.”
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.
