Busy 2008 for Crimestoppers

The Crimestoppers program in Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota had another successful year.
Detective Constable Garry Potter say they handled about 1,700 tips either through the phone or on-line.
He adds that this year they even were able to help out with a murder investigation.
Potter adds that from all their tips, they were able to lay 49 charges in 2008, most of which were drug-related.