Crime Stoppers in Winnipeg is doubling its cash rewards for information solving crimes related to methamphetamine use.
The program's chairman, Paul Johnson, says the Manitoba capital is experiencing a major crisis in meth-related crime.
The group offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to arrests for many crimes, but is doubling that amount to $2,000 for meth-related offences until the end of February.
Insp. Max Waddell, who is with the Winnipeg Police Service organized crime unit, says rising use of meth in the city has led to increases in theft, homelessness and other problems.
Manitoba's chief medical examiner says meth was involved in 35 overdose deaths in 2017, up from 19 the year before.
Manitoba Health Minister Cameron Friesen has promised to increase treatment beds for meth addicts but has so far resisted calls from the opposition for a safe consumption site.
