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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Man charged as £500k worth of cannabis found in Dundee
A MAN has been charged after police discovered cannabis worth more than £500,000 during a raid in Dundee. Officers searched a property on Albert Street in Stobswell on Thursday, uncovering drugs valued at £562,500. A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the find. He is expected to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Friday, while a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. Detective Inspector Gary Lamb said: 'This recovery will prevent a significant quantity of controlled drugs from being distributed into communities. It highlights our ongoing commitment to protecting the public from the harm caused by this type of criminality.' He continued saying: 'Those involved in the illegal drugs trade in Scotland should be in no doubt that our work to disrupt and make arrests is continuing. 'This seizure also clearly underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy.' Police Scotland say they have seized over 22 million pounds worth of drugs in Scotland so far this year. Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: 'These seizures highlight our dedication to tackling drug crime in Scotland. 'Controlled substances are dangerous and cause real harm to individuals, families and communities. They are illegal for that very reason. 'Working closely with our partners, we remain focused on targeting individuals and organised crime groups, who selfishly exploit vulnerable people solely for their own financial gain.'
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Tragedy as man dies in horror plunge at Scots waterfall
A MAN has tragically died after a horror fall at a Scottish waterfall popular with swimmers. A major rescue mission was launched at the Reekie Linn Waterfall near Kilry yesterday morning. 2 Emergency crews were scrambled to the beauty spot on the River Isla in Angus at around 11.55am. The alarm was raised after police received reports that a person had fallen into the water. Several specialist resources raced to the scene alongside police officers and fire crews. But tragically, a 65-year-old man's body was recovered from the water a short time later. Police have said that they are not treating the man's death as suspicious. Photos from the scene show officers working with specialist crews as the search operation got underway. Two police cars were seen parked on the road near the waterfall. The large motors blocked the road, stopping the public from accessing the beauty spot. Two fire engines were also spotted in the area. A Police Scotland spokesperson told STV News: 'Around 11.55am on Wednesday, August 6, we received a report of person having fallen at the Reekie Linn waterfall near Kilry. Toddler plunges to death at waterpark after 'slipping from dad's arms' 'Emergency services attended, and the body of a 65-year-old man was recovered. 'The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.' A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: 'We were alerted at 11.52am on Wednesday, August 6 to attend Reekie Linn Waterfall near Kilry. 'Operations Control mobilised two appliances and several specialist resources to the scene to assist emergency service partners.' It comes weeks after a woman tragically died after falling at a different waterfall on the hottest day of the year. On July 12, we told how a 63-year-old woman passed away after falling at Campsie Glen in front of a distraught crowd. Shocked visitors could be seen gathered near the falls which are accessed via a footpath which rises around 200m. Police sealed off a nearby car park with blue tape and were stopping drivers from entering after the accident around 12.35pm. The woman was treated by paramedics but could not be saved. 2
STV News
28-07-2025
- STV News
Driver going at 139mph caught by police
A driver who clocked up 139mph speeds on the motorway has been reported after a police chase. Road Policing officers were on patrol when they observed a Volkswagen Polo GTI driving erratically at Cadgers Brae Roundabout in Falkirk on Sunday. Police followed the car onto the motorway and observed the driver clocking up speeds of up to 139mph before being stopped. A 22-year-old male driver will be the subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal, officers said. #ForthVallyRP were on patrol when they observed a Volkswagen Polo GTI driving erratically at Cadgers Brae Roundabout, Falkirk. This was followed onto the motorway and observed at speeds of up to 139mph before being stopped. 22-year-old male driver will be reported to the PF. — Police Scotland Forth Valley (@PSOSForthValley) July 28, 2025 STV News is now on WhatsApp Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Three arrested for allegedly supporting proscribed terrorist organisation
Three men have been arrested in connection with terror offences for allegedly showing support for a proscribed terrorist organisation. On Monday at around 1.30pm, a 58-year-old man was arrested outside the Scottish Parliament for waving a sign that expressed support for such an organisation. On Saturday, two men, aged 78 and 60, were arrested during a protest, where the two allegedly showed support for a proscribed organisation. The three were arrested in connection with the Terrorism Act 2000. Police Scotland says a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Man charged under Terrorism Act over Palestine Action poster
A man has been charged under the Terrorism Act after allegedly displaying a poster in his window expressing support for the banned organisation Palestine Scotland have confirmed the 38-year-old was arrested in Glasgow on Wednesday.A spokesperson said he was charged in connection with an offence under the Terrorism Act 2000 for displaying the poster at a property in the Shawlands area of the force said the man is due to appear in court a later date and a report is being submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. Earlier this month, Palestine Action was proscribed by the UK Government under the Terrorism Act 2000, meaning membership of or expressing support for the group is now a criminal 100 people have since been arrested at protests against the move in London, Manchester and group was outlawed after claiming responsibility after two Voyager aircraft were sprayed with paint inside RAF Brize Norton in government said the group had a long history of criminal damage, with its activities increasing in frequency and severity. TRNSMT arrest A man was charged on Saturday outside the TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow for wearing a T-shirt bearing the message "Genocide in Palestine Time to Take Action."The words "Palestine" and "action" were in larger typeface than the rest of the Scotland said the 55-year-old had been charged in connection with an offence under the Terrorism Act, for wearing a T-shirt expressing support for a proscribed organisation.T-shirts with the message have been produced by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity a post on Facebook, the campaign said one of its Glasgow members had been "charged at the roadside" at TRNSMT and the T-shirt had been the time of the ban, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the government would "not tolerate" those who put the UK's national security "at risk."The group tried unsuccessfully to block the move in court, with its lawyer arguing that the ban would constitute an "authoritarian abuse" of power.
