Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, OK
Home MenuSigns of Drug Activity
The following are indicators of possible drug activity:
- Excessive foot traffic to/from a house or property
- Loitering in/around a house or property
- Frequent and/or unusual traffic patterns at a house or property
- Drugs or drug paraphernalia (syringes, baggies, etc.) in the area
- Strange smells coming from the house or property
- Threats of intimidation
- Gang and/or criminal activity in a neighborhood
- Graffiti on structures in the area
What should I do if I suspect drug activity in my neighborhood?
- DO NOT confront the drug dealer or others visiting the house
- Talk to the police officers that routinely patrol your neighborhood
- Document activities related to the suspected drug activities
- Start a Neighborhood Watch or build a cooperative effort with other neighbors - there is safety in numbers.
Additional Resources
Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma
National Neighborhood Watch, National Sheriffs' Association