The father of drugs victim Leah Betts is lending his support to a Norfolk newspaper’s anti-drugs campaign.

Paul Betts is getting involved with the Norwich Evening News’ Shop A Pusher campaign in order to prevent young people from being killed.

He rose to prominence in 1995 when Leah died after taking Ecstacy at her 18th birthday party.

In May, the Evening News began its campaign by setting up a phone line for people to call anonymously to give information about suspected drugs dealers.

Since then, 42 people have called the hotline – and Paul is adding his voice to the campaign.

He said: “The majority of young people thing the dealer is their friend.

“People don’t give you something for nothing so if someone is selling a drug then it’s for their own benefit.

“I have no problem with shopping dealers whatsoever. If I had my way they would be put in a cell and have the key thrown away.”

Mr Betts now lives in Scotland, and since Leah died he has led his own high-profile anti-drugs campaign, speaking in schools across the country.

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