Two men sentenced in connection with drug offences in Lerwick

Two men have been sentenced in relation to drugs offences in Lerwick.
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Nigel Scott and Matthew Smith, both 50, were found guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on 4 April, 2025 of being concerned in the supply of heroin.
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On Tuesday, 6 May, they were sentenced to five years in prison at The High Court in Edinburgh.
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On 24 May, 2021 the pair were stopped in their vehicle in the Sandveien area of Lerwick. Officers searched their van and found over 2kg of heroin with an estimated street value of £135,000.
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Detective Inspector Calum Reid, North Highland CID, said: “This sentencing reflects our continued commitment to tackling the illegal supply of drugs in the Shetland Isles.
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“Information from the public is crucial in helping us to combat those involved in drugs activity in our communities. It is only as a community working together that we can tackle drug dealing activity.
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“Anyone with any information regarding drug dealing activities in their area are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”