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Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Man and woman named in court over alleged £380,000 Glasgow drugs haul find
The two accused face a number of charges DRUG CLAIMS Man and woman named in court over alleged £380,000 Glasgow drugs haul find A MAN and woman have appeared in court in connection with an alleged £380,000 drugs haul, we can reveal. John McCluskey, 36, and Melissa McMillan, 29, stood in the dock yesterday at Glasgow Sheriff Court after their arrest the day before. 1 The duo appeared in private at Glasgow Sheriff Court today. Credit: PA The two suspects, both of Glasgow, were charged after detectives executed warrants across four addresses in the city. Both faces two charges under the Misuse of drugs Act and one under the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act. Both made no plea, were committed for further examination and granted bail. We told how officers found an alleged quantity of cocaine with an estimated street value of £201,180, heroin worth £175,000, cannabis estimated to be worth £5340. They also reportedly uncovered suspected Etizolam tablets valued at £6000 from various properties. Detective Inspector Alan Ferguson said: 'Drugs cause misery in our communities and we are determined to disrupt the supply of illegal substances and trace those involved. 'This recovery across a number of addresses in Glasgow means a significant quantity of drugs will not end up on our streets and underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy.'
Edinburgh Reporter
04-07-2025
- Edinburgh Reporter
Police Scotland take part in UK-Wide ‘County Lines' initiative
Proactive action by Police Scotland saw officers safeguard a number of vulnerable people who are exploited by drug dealers, during a national County Lines intensification week. County Lines drug dealers from larger cities expand their criminal activity into smaller communities to exploit young and vulnerable people to sell drugs, carry cash and weapons – bringing violence, coercion and abuse. They can also take over a vulnerable person's house – known as cuckooing. The UK-wide initiative – co-ordinated by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) – took place between Monday, 23 and Monday, 30 June 2025. During the intensification week, officers across Scotland safeguarded over 100 vulnerable people and engaged with almost 2800 more. They also visited more than 40 addresses believed to be used by drug dealers as a cuckooing house. Illegal drugs, cash and offensive weapons were also recovered. Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said: 'Protecting vulnerable people in our communities, particularly children and young people who are all too often coerced, groomed and threatened by County Lines drug dealers remains a priority for Police Scotland officers. 'We work tirelessly in partnership with a wide range of organisations, including the members of Scotland's Serious Organised Crime Taskforce, to target individuals who snare them and force them to carry out crimes on their behalf.' Throughout the intensification week 42 people – 34 men, seven women and one male youth – were arrested and 15 evidential search and apprehension warrants were executed. More than 300 cannabis plants with a value of value of £280,000 were recovered. Other illegal drugs, including £67,000 of herbal cannabis, more than £2,100 of cannabis resin, cocaine and crack cocaine with a street value of more than £85,000 and heroin worth around £45,000 were also seized. Offensive weapons, including knives, an axe and a machete, were discovered during the activity by officers. ACC Houston continued: 'The positive results during the intensification week are an example of our continuing work in support of national initiatives aimed at frustrating and disrupting the activities of those who involved in County Lines drugs dealing. 'Organised criminals don't care about anyone other than themselves, they only care about power and money. They travel to exploit vulnerable people in our communities and their criminality is simply not welcome in Scotland and will not be tolerated.' Justice Secretary, and Chair of Scotland's Serious Organised Crime Taskforce, Angela Constance said: 'I welcome Police Scotland's positive outcomes from the county lines intensification week, which has safeguarded a number of individuals. It is despicable that organised criminals seek to benefit by exploiting young and vulnerable people. 'Partners on Scotland's Serious Organised Crime Taskforce are fully committed to using all means at their disposal to identify and support those at risk, and to ensure the criminals involved are brought to justice.' Anyone who has concerns about County Lines or information about who may be involved in this insidious criminal activity should get in touch with Police Scotland or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Like this: Like Related
Glasgow Times
04-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
'£380k worth of drugs' seized in police raids in Glasgow
Detectives executed warrants at four addresses in the city on Thursday, July 3. A quantity of cocaine with an estimated street value of £201,180, heroin worth £175,000, cannabis estimated to be worth £5340, and suspected Etizolam tablets valued at £6000 were allegedly recovered. Police confirmed a 36-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection. They are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday, July 4. Officers say enquiries remain ongoing. READ NEXT: Man charged in connection with death of man in Paisley Detective Inspector Alan Ferguson said: 'Drugs cause misery in our communities and we are determined to disrupt the supply of illegal substances and trace those involved. 'This recovery across a number of addresses in Glasgow means a significant quantity of drugs will not end up on our streets and underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy.' Anyone with any information or concerns about drugs in their community is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101. Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
STV News
02-07-2025
- STV News
Scotland's largest cannabis farm worth £12m uncovered in raid
A cannabis farm worth around £12m is believed to be the largest found in Scotland to date. Officers raided a derelict building at the former Fife College Nairn Campus in Kirkcaldy on June 18, where the cultivation was discovered. The haul has now been valued at almost £12m. Around 5,000 plants were recovered, with the estimated product weight totalling over 1,000kg. Investigations into the find are ongoing. Detective inspector Samantha Davidson said: 'This was a sizeable and highly organised cultivation – the most significant we've seen in Scotland – with the potential to generate a multi-million-pound return through illegal means. 'This recovery underlines our ongoing commitment to tackling serious organised crime through the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. 'We will continue to act on intelligence and use all available resources at our disposal to disrupt the production and supply of controlled drugs. 'Anyone with information or concerns about drugs in their area can call Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.' 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
Daily Record
01-07-2025
- Daily Record
Police uncover Scotland's largest cannabis farm to date worth £12 million
Police described it as "sizeable and highly organised". The largest cannabis cultivation found in Scotland has been valued at almost £12 million. The discovery was made after police raided a derelict building in Fife last month. Officers executed a warrant at Nairn Campus on High Street, Kirkcaldy, at around 12.40pm on June 18. Around 5,000 plants were recovered, with the estimated weight of the product totalling over 1,000kg. Police enquiries into the huge haul remain ongoing. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Detective Inspector Samantha Davidson said: 'This was a sizeable and highly organised cultivation - the most significant we've seen in Scotland – with the potential to generate a multi-million-pound return through illegal means. 'This recovery underlines our ongoing commitment to tackling serious organised crime through the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. 'We will continue to act on intelligence and use all available resources at our disposal to disrupt the production and supply of controlled drugs. 'Anyone with information or concerns about drugs in their area can call Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.'
