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Northern Constabulary Drug Swoop Success

Police Continuing to Target Drug Dealers Seize More Large Drugs Hauls

POLICE have recovered thousands of pounds worth of drugs in latest seizures in the Highlands.

Over £65,000 worth of drugs (amphetamine and cocaine) were recovered in a search of a premises in Rosemarkie on 28 January. A 22-year-old Inverness man, a 19-year-old Inverness female and a 43-year-old Oldham man appeared at Dingwall Sheriff Court on Thursday 29 February 2009.

An undisclosed four figure sum was also seized in connection with the above incident.

Two men, aged 20 and 23, were arrested on the A9 on 29 February 2009 and £10,000 worth of cannabis and ecstasy was seized after police searched a car and properties over the weekend. Both men and a 19-year-old female are expected to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court today.

Chief Superintendent Bruce Duncan, Head of Operations at Northern Constabulary, said: “The Force will continue to pursue those involved in the supply of illegal drugs across the Force area and those who take part in this activity will be dealt with robustly.

“We would encourage anyone with information about drug related activity to contact Northern Constabulary on 01463 715555 or call Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111

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One Comment

  1. Anon says:

    CAPITAL, great teamwork by Northern Constabulary!
    Keep drugs off the streets, out of work places, public houses, our schools and homes!!
    They ought and SHOULD be SAFE havens.

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