Tag: Heroin

Police arrest over a dozen suspected gang members during raids

Christine Lavelle - September 22, 2010

By Christine Lavelle SCOTLAND’S notorious crack cocaine gangs were targeted during a series of dawn raids by police today. At least a dozen people and several thousands...

Drug deaths on the rise despite decline

Deadline News Journalist - August 17, 2010

By Cara Sulieman THE NUMBER of drug related deaths in Scotland is going up, despite a decrease in the last year. Figures published today show that...

Bad news for Scotland as it tops chart for drugs misuse

Deadline News Journalist - August 1, 2010

By Christine Lavelle A NEW study has revealed Scotland has some of the worst drug abuse rates than anywhere else in the world – and...

Heroin Addict Claimed Dalkeith Drugs Stash Was Chocolate

Shaun Milne - July 13, 2010

By Christine Lavelle A HEROIN addict caught with 57 bags of the drug tried to tell police he was dealing in chocolate. Officers received a tip...

Mum Calls For Hospital Staff To Face Criminal Charges

Shaun Milne - June 4, 2010

By Paul Thornton A HEARTBROKEN mother has called for criminal action to be taken against staff at a hospital specialising in drug rehabilitation after it...