A Texas Sheriff credits a new crime tip app for making a major drug bust.
We wrote just last week about whether the Eye on Laredo app was more “neighborhood watch 2.0,” as local law enforcement was pitching it, or digital vigilante.
The app has apparently already hit paydirt. Someone using it reported “suspicious activity” in a Blue Jeep on Mines Road (which looks to be a fairly deserted area) and tipped off police.
Police noticed the same blue Jeep at a convenience store about 12 miles from the sighting. They also spotted some large bundles in the cab, which turned out to be nearly 400 pounds marijuana, valued at $200,000.
Via Pro 8 News
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6 responses to “Sheriff Makes Drug Bust Thanks to Crime Tip App”
This isn’t real crime. Real crime is where there is a victim. The last thing we need is a police state where all citizens are encouraged to report activities that a legislative body doesn’t approve of, but in fact doesn’t harm another person.
Perhaps you haven’t heard of the mexican drug problem. These people are ruthless killers, not innocent hippies. I’m all for legalization, but not cartels.
This is not a good idea. What if people start making false reports. Seems like the 21st century prank call. Plus cannibis is not dangerous.