Two jailed after drugs seized in Dundee

Darren Towns and Shaun Petrie were sentenced at Dundee Sheriff Court today

Author: Dale EatonPublished 11th Sep 2024
Last updated 11th Sep 2024

Two men have been jailed for drug offences after £100,000 worth of cocaine was seized in Dundee.

35-year-old Darren Towns was sentenced to 43 months in prison and Shaun Petrie, 31, was sentenced to 34 months behind bars following their appearances at Dundee Sheriff Court today, Wednesday 11th September.

Shaun Petrie

A property on Alloway Place in Dundee was searched on Thursday, 24th March, 2022, after officers received intelligence that the pair were involved in the supply of Class A drugs.

Following the search, cocaine with an estimated street value of around £100,000 was seized.

Detective Inspector Julia Ogilvie said: "This investigation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

“I want to reassure the public that day in day out officers are working hard to disrupt the sale and supply of illegal drugs. To those involved in serious and organised crime, we will target you and your associates.

“We continue to rely on the public to build our intelligence to stop criminals and I would encourage anyone to report any serious and organised criminal activity to Police Scotland by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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