Students are being recruited in the battle to expose drug dealers.

A special police telephone line has been set up so they can give information anonymously.

The sixth formers at Oakbank School in Keighley are being urged to shop people pushing drugs as part of the Bradford police Dob in a Dealer campaign.

Teachers and parents are also being called on to help, and posters about the campaign have been put up around the school.

Schools in Bradford that want to set up similar initiatives have also been urged to contact police schools liaison officers.

Oakbank students, who went to drug information workshops yesterday, said they would be willing to help police.

One 17-year-old from Keighley said: "I think people get involved in drugs because they see others doing it and think it's good.

"I had friends like that but I don't speak to them now. They used to take "gas" and mushrooms.

"Most people you talk to know people involved in drugs or take them themselves."

Her friend, also a 17-year-old A-level student, said: "I think the fact there is a confidential telephone line is essential. People are much more likely to use it if they stay anonymous.

"The drug situation is worse than most people think. It's a fact of life now among teenagers."

School's liaison officer David Brown, pictured, said the initiative would be included in the school's citizenship programme.

He said: "While we do talk to young people about prevention, some will also be aware of those that deal in illegal drugs.

"Some pupils might not want to talk to a teacher or parent about drugs, but may be inclined to pick up the phone and speak to someone anonymously."

Oakbank deputy head teacher Peter Foxon, said: "We would like to see this extended across all the years."

Students took part in workshops organised by minority communities liaison co-ordinators.

They have been appointed to work alongside Keighley police to improve links with minority ethnic communities.

Anyone with information can Dob in a Dealer by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Calls are free and do not show on an itemised bill.