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16/03/2015
Man Arrested Over Shetland Ferry Drug Seizure
Police Scotland have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with a suspected drug seizure on a ferry from Aberdeen, Shetland.
Police said that during an operation by Dogs Against Drugs, drugs suspected to be heroin were discovered in the possession of a 19-year-old man.
A police spokesman said: "We urge the public to help and report anyone who they believe is involved in using or selling illegal drugs in Shetland."
(MH/JP)
Police said that during an operation by Dogs Against Drugs, drugs suspected to be heroin were discovered in the possession of a 19-year-old man.
A police spokesman said: "We urge the public to help and report anyone who they believe is involved in using or selling illegal drugs in Shetland."
(MH/JP)
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