Two men jailed after drugs worth £800k recovered in Highland

Police Scotland have welcomed the convictions.

Gary Jordan was sentenced to five years behind bars
Author: Liam RossPublished 5th Oct 2022

Two men have been sent to prison after cocaine worth a six-figure sum was recovered in the Aviemore area.

5kg of the Class A drug was found during a Police operation in 2020.

35-year-old Gary Jordan has been sentenced to five years in prison.

34-year-old Steven McCallum was given a four-year prison sentence at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Detective Inspector Andrew Ingram said: "We welcome the convictions and today’s sentencing of Jordan and McCallum for their involvement in the supply of controlled drugs.

"The operation resulted in drugs with a potential street value in excess of £800,000 being seized.

"These convictions send out a clear message that drug crimes will not be tolerated and Police Scotland will target those involved.

"The public continue to play a vital role in assisting our investigations into drugs related activity and anyone with concerns about drugs, or who has information about those involved in this type of crime should contact Police Scotland through 101.

"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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