Can I trust them?

I m possible SG

I just called the CNB hotline and reported my brother for consumption of drugs to them. His condition is getting from bad to worse. I asked them to keep my identity anonymous. They did however acquire my name, contact no. and relationship with my brother.

My prev. thread is http://sgforums.com/forums/12/topics/380812

The thing is, I am afraid that if they would reveal that I am the one who reported him.

Anyone have any experience regarding this? Can I trust them?

the Bear SG

your brother's life more important or your anonymity more important?

I m possible SG

If my parents knew that I am the one who reported him. They will disown me. My family is the very conservative type. 'You never report your kin or you're a betrayer'. They have reminded my family members regarding this.

dkcx SG

You did the right thing. I believe they will keep the confidentiality but ur parents may guess since there should be limited people who might do such a thing.

xtreyier SG

My prev. thread is http://sgforums.com/forums/12/topics/380812

The thing is, I am afraid that if they would reveal that I am the one who reported him.

Anyone have any experience regarding this? Can I trust them?

While I have no experience in a case such as yours, I can assuredly inform you that in drug cases, your annonymity is strictly kept, and only certain officers have access to it, as you are classified as an informant, the critical kind of people that help them solve their cases.

If they dont keep it confidential, no one would have stepped forward to inform, and they would have a mountain of unsolved cases till today.

You did the right thing. It may be a terrible secret you hold, but must bury it deep down, NEVER EVER to reveal it was you, not even to your child one day. Categorically deny at all costs with your life if even a whisper is mentioned by others, attempting to fish for information.

I know you are an honest person, and have no wish to lie, but for the sake of your brother's precious life, you did not have a choice. It is a moral dilemma, but one that you can live with, for rehabilitation, love and concern is the only way to save him.

He is your blood kin, your brother, a precious life that needs to be saved from the ravages of drug addiction, and the hurt it would do to your family, relatives and friend.

Heros are not super immortals from comic book realms. They are only ordinary people who do extraordinary things under extraordinary circumstances. You are saving him and others around him from a real and present danger. I am honoured and priviledge to know the hero you are that had made this difficult choice.

the Bear SG

i had a knock-down drag-out argument with someone in the past about something like this before...

ultimately, lots of people seem to prefer someone they claim they love to die rather than lose face...

but if the person dies because they don't want to lose face, the loss of face would be amplified a thousand-fold, and they lose their "loved one" forever..

stupidity is not an ally of the "conservative"

i think you will have to talk to your folks again...

and frankly, if you talk to the CNB people, they will protect your anonymity... they can't go around throwing their "informants" to the dogs if they want to continue their work

HeiHao SG

Don't worry, you did the right thing. He is ruining his own life. I'm glad you pulled the trigger despite your family's objection. Your family ain't helping him much, just prolonging his drug addicition. Thumbs up to you.

donkhead333 SG

What you have done is courageous. You are doing the right thing, even though it can appear negative in the present.

gunner77 SG

You can trust them.

TrueHeart SG

My prev. thread is http://sgforums.com/forums/12/topics/380812

The thing is, I am afraid that if they would reveal that I am the one who reported him.

Anyone have any experience regarding this? Can I trust them?

Hi I m possible,

It is highly unlikely that they will reveal your identity, due to witness-protection policies. However, even if they do, the most important thing which you must realise is that you have just saved your brother's life.

Some forummers have kindly suggested the alternative of seeking private practitioners for help, but your parents are unwilling to let anyone know of your brother's condition and thus will be unlikely to take this step.

Hence, what you have done is a very brave thing, and you should not worry too much about it.

Cheers.

mancha SG

The CNB will not reveal anybody's identity, definitely. Trust their professionalism.

They just need to test your brother and they would get him for consuming controlled drugs. How the CNB zoom in on your brother would be a mystery for all.

You, on the other hand, must not give yourself away.

People can see, and suspect something, but just don't know what it is.

Your guilt, your eyes, your acting, your fear (arising from this post !) might betray you.

You did one of the right thing, out of the several that you could have done. It was for your brothers good. That's all that matters.

Perhaps some day, you can own up, and say to all, it was you. If you have this in mind, it would help assuage your fears.

Poignant SG

you did the correct but also the 'wrong' thing.

up for your courage to do that, not everyone can.

now, nothing more you can do but leave the matter to the hands of god to help your bro.

good luck dude.

maxsee SG

U G_G liao.....they sure bao tao u one.....later u be ask to testify against ur brother in court......then u will need to change ur nick to homeless_boy liao......should have never give them ur personal details....><

xtreyier SG

Please DO NOT ill advice if you are not familiar with such cases where precious lives are involved. This is a serious thread.

There are procedures for arrests, but where informants are involved, these are only tip offs and easily up to CNB to just pick the drug addict up. No necessity for the informant to testify at all, or any other interview at home or whatsoever. Information are either by phone or at CNB offices, or public places in plainclothes by 1 or 2 contact officers with the necessary security clearance.

A simple 'arranged' routine pick up by normal police officers based on suspicion of drug abuse to send the addict for urine test would suffice to get the addict go into rehabilitation. But of course, CNB must not stop with a drug addict, and would need to go to the root of the problem - his suppliers, the evil ones whom there is no words to decribe the harm they had done to societies. TS brother could cut a deal with CNB, serve his time in confidentiality, and turn informant too as well.

TS have nothing to fear, for confidentiality is assured, similar for anyone who wishes to turn informant. As his brother is only a drug abuser, it is highly unlikely that he is a drug peddler himself. No drug lord would trust an abuser with his stock, and furthermore, the abuser is constantly in need of money, his profile is thus an abuser and requires rehabilitation.

TS had done the right thing, for his selfless, brave and difficult decision may have save countless amount of civilian fellow citizen lives from the destructive harm of drugs when an entire network is bagged and tagged.

Our society owe such persons - the informant - the unknown heroes, a huge debt, one that is of honour, more precious than money, which can only be repaid by everyone of us with our responsible actions for the welfare and betterment to our society - our families, relatives and friends, which link us all as ONE.

I m possible SG

Hi guys, thank for the constructive advises.

The CNB came last night, and unfortunately, my brother wasnt at home. My parents told them that he has not been home for 1 week and is uncontactable. They look around and left. They did ask him to report to the nearest Police HQ.

Of course, my brother was informed and did not come home at all due to fear.

The CNB just said that they had an informant and that's it.

The thing is, I think they'll come back and my brother is planning to stay away until he's 'clean'. I doubt that he would after a few days due to his addiction.

Should I call them again and give his work place address? How long does it take subutex to leave the whole body system.

My parents are concocting a plan to let him be 'clean' 1st and then report for testing.

dkcx SG

Hi guys, thank for the constructive advises.

Of course, my brother was informed and did not come home at all due to fear.

The CNB just said that they had an informant and that's it.

The thing is, I think they'll come back and my brother is planning to stay away until he's 'clean'. I doubt that he would after a few days due to his addiction.

Should I call them again and give his work place address? How long does it take subutex to leave the whole body system.

My parents are concocting a plan to let him be 'clean' 1st and then report for testing.

I doubt he can cold turkey so easily and even if there is no drugs in his symptoms, the withdrawal symptoms will just give him away.

MR HomeLook - er SG

well done man. you probably just saved your brother's future. good on you

viciouskitty74 SG

It will not take a genius to figure who actually was the informant lah.

Just for heavens sake, make sure you got another place to go to, should the family decides to be ugly about it.

I m possible SG

It will not take a genius to figure who actually was the informant lah.

Just for heavens sake, make sure you got another place to go to, should the family decides to be ugly about it.

Nope. My parents think that one of his 'friends' pau to him. Coz his 'friends' has been coming up to our house to pass him those stuff. Witness by few of our neighbours.

They knew that I knew abt his addiction a long time ago. So if they think it's me, why report now, why not before. Currently the situation is like this.

I m possible SG

I doubt he can cold turkey so easily and even if there is no drugs in his symptoms, the withdrawal symptoms will just give him away.

I did some research and the worst cold turkey days will hit during the 4th-11th day. depending on his body condition and addiction history. I am just afraid if he collapse or anything during the cold turkey. Are there any preventive measures to take so that he could sober up without the risk of collapse?