Drugs enforcement fortnight in Dumfries and Galloway recovers over £50,000 drugs
Police in Dumfries and Galloway have executed 20 search warrants and recovered over £51,000 worth of drugs during two-weeks of proactive work in the area.
Warrants have been executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act at various addresses within Dumfries, Lockerbie, Annan and Sanquhar which has resulted in a number of people being arrested and charged with various offences, including drugs supply. Other detected crimes include drug driving and possession of offensive weapons.
In total approximately, £6,250 of Class A drugs, £45,000 of Class B drugs, along with £75,000 in cash, have been seized.
The biggest single seizure was following the investigation into drug importation, from an address in the Heathhall area of Dumfries, in which an estimated £40,000 worth of cannabis was seized.
Officers have also referred numerous vulnerable people to support services to help tackle drug-related harm.
Detective Inspector Scott Wilson said: “This work has been done in partnership with Border Policing colleagues as we seek to stop the illegal importation of controlled drugs into the area.
“Removing illegal drugs from across Dumfries and Galloway, and targeting criminals who seek to profit from causing others harm, continues to be a top priority for us and for our communities.
“Detectives have worked alongside community policing colleagues and partners to carry out enforcement work, but it is also vitally important that within that we safeguard the most at risk.
“Criminals involved in drug supply make money out of addiction and vulnerability. They risk people’s lives for financial gain and can use this to fund other forms of serious and organised crime. This is why removing criminal cash is also an important part of this work.
“We will continue this proactive work and collaboration with partners to remove harmful substances from our streets and our communities.”
Anyone with information or concerns about drug crime can contact Police Scotland via 101, or report this anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
