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)

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