logo
Drugs and cash seized after Glasgow cops raid West End cafe

Drugs and cash seized after Glasgow cops raid West End cafe

Glasgow Times09-05-2025

Community police officers discussed the search at the North Kelvin Community Council meeting this week.
One officer said: "That was something we were looking at as a team.
"We executed a Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) warrant.
"We did recover some drugs, not as much as we would have liked, but we did seize some cash as well, under the Proceeds of Crime Act (2002).
"If there is any intelligence whatsoever and you think anything untoward is happening at a business premises, please drop me a line and we can look into it."
READ NEXT: Locals warned after 'frightening' break-in in Glasgow
Attendees thanked the police for the update.
The officer continued: "See, after we get a warrant to look for drugs, even if we don't get anything or we get something, it doesn't mean that we just close the case.
"We continue. It's all about the intelligence coming in.
"Obviously, you have other coffee premises there, you can understand why it's an issue.
"There was a large quantity of cash seized and we took that to Glasgow Sheriff Court, saying 'these are the circumstances, we believe this is proceeds of crime as opposed to legitimate business elements."
"But I don't have any further updates on that."
Police Scotland was approached for comment but did not provide any further details.
Cops at the gathering also revealed statistics about crime in the area in April, including one housebreaking with intent to steal, which was described as "quite a frightening incident".
There has also been one theft of bicycles, two assaults, two vandalism and no drug offences.

Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Bodies of two hillwalkers found on the same day as death toll on Scotland's peaks rises to four in a week
Bodies of two hillwalkers found on the same day as death toll on Scotland's peaks rises to four in a week

Daily Mail​

timean hour ago

  • Daily Mail​

Bodies of two hillwalkers found on the same day as death toll on Scotland's peaks rises to four in a week

The bodies of another two hillwalkers have been found in the Highlands as the number of people who have died in Scotland's mountains this week rose to four. The tragic incidents happened in a week that saw blizzards hit some of the country's highest peaks just weeks after a spring heatwave had created perfect climbing conditions. The latest tragedy took place on a 2,920ft hill in Wester Ross. A Police Scotland spokesman said: 'Around 1.20am on Saturday, June 7, the body of a 70-year-old man was recovered by mountain rescue teams from An Ruadh-stac. 'There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.' The climber has not yet been named. The police statement came just hours after officers announced that a body had been found in the search for a hillwalker who went missing on the Isle of Skye. Roddy MacPherson was last seen walking towards Sligachan Bridge. The 67-year-old had not been heard from since, sparking a major search. Police have said a body was found at Harta Quarry in the Cuillins on Friday. It was spotted by a mountain rescue team and extracted by the Stornoway Coastguard helicopter. Neil Urquhart, leader of Skye MRT, said it appeared the hillwalker had fallen. His team had searched for three days in what was their seventh call-out in six days. A Police Scotland spokesman said: 'There would appear to be no suspicious circumstances. Formal identification has yet to be made. 'The family of Roddy MacPherson, 67, who had been reported missing from Skye on Wednesday, June 4 have been informed.' It comes after the death of two other hillwalkers this week. On Thursday a 46-year-old climber plunged 650 feet to his death on Ben Nevis. His female companion was rescued by visiting members of Cockermouth MRT who were on the UK's highest mountain at the time. Members of Lochaber MRT and a Coastguard helicopter from Prestwick extracted the body of the climber who was on the Great Tower of Tower Ridge – about 600 feet below the 4,413ft summit. Astie Cameron, deputy leader of Lochaber MRT, said. 'It was very difficult conditions – a return to winter. It was a full-on blizzard. 'The chap must have fallen 200 metres [656 feet]. Fortunately, there were mountain rescue team members from Cockermouth nearby and they were able to get the other climber to safety. 'But because of the conditions we had to get the man's body round to Observatory Gully so the helicopter could get in. It was very difficult.' Police Scotland said it was made aware of a hillwalker having fallen from Tower Ridge around 1.45pm on Thursday, June 6. It said the Coastguard attended and located the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. A body was also found on Monday in the search for a missing Swiss hiker who was on a long distance trek through the Highlands. Bernard Trottet was last known to be at Corryhully Bothy near Glenfinnan on May 27. The 65-year-old had been heading north towards Kinloch Hourn in Knoydart on the Cape Wrath trail. Police discovered a man's body in the water of the Kinloch Hourn area. Again, there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances. While formal identification is yet to take place, Mr Trottet's family has been informed. It is believed Mr Trottet may have been trying to cross a river when he was swept away.

Roddy MacPherson: Body found in search for missing walker on Skye
Roddy MacPherson: Body found in search for missing walker on Skye

BBC News

time2 hours ago

  • BBC News

Roddy MacPherson: Body found in search for missing walker on Skye

A body has been found in the search for a walker, four days after he went missing on the Isle of MacPherson, 67, was last seen on Monday outside Sligachan Hotel, walking in the direction of the Sligachan Scotland said the body of a man was discovered by officers and local mountain rescue teams on the Cuillins on Friday force said the family of Mr MacPherson, who was reported missing on Wednesday, had been informed. Formal identification has yet to take place but officers said there would appear to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the MacPherson was described as an "experienced walker" in a previous police appeal.A spokesperson for Skye mountain rescue team said "extensive searches" had been carried added: "Around midday on Friday, with improved weather and cloudless tops, a body was sighted on a grassy ledge high on the cliffs between Harta and Lota Corries." The team expressed its condolences to Mr MacPherson's family and friends.

Man, 71, dies and woman taken to hospital after crash
Man, 71, dies and woman taken to hospital after crash

STV News

time3 hours ago

  • STV News

Man, 71, dies and woman taken to hospital after crash

A man has died and a woman has been taken to hospital following a crash in West Lothian. Emergency services were called to reports of a crash involving a Volvo XC90 at around 5.55pm on Friday on Blaeberryhill Road at Glenmore in Whitburn. The driver of the car, a 71-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, a 74-year-old woman, was taken to hospital to be checked over. Police Scotland said enquiries into the crash are ongoing and urged anyone with information to come forward. Sergeant Jamie Humpage said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and our enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. 'I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash who hasn't already spoken to officers to please get in touch. 'I would also ask anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.' Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2852 of 6 June, 2025. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into the world of global news and events? Download our app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store