Man, 42, jailed after £1.6million of cocaine recovered from Aberdeen property
Steven Gribble was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday 18 June after pleading guilty to his role in serious organised crime.
A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after over £1million of cocaine was seized from an Aberdeen property.
Steven Gribble was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday 18 June after pleading guilty to his role in serious organised crime.
During an intelligence led operation, over £1.6million of the Class A drug was recovered from an Aberdeen property in October and November last year.
Detective Inspector John Pirie said: "We remain committed to disrupting those involved in serious and organised crime.
“This sentence is a result of months of extensive work to dismantle supply lines. A number of specialist officers were deployed during the operation, including surveillance officers and other covert resources.
“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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