Hamilton Advertiser - Tag - drugs

Number of people using drugs in Lanarkshire has gone down.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THE number of people using drugs in Lanarkshire has gone down, according to the latest figures.

New £750,000 service to help people affected by drug abuse in Lanarkshire.

Hamilton Advertiser — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A NEW £750,000 contract to help 2000 people affected alcohol and drug abuse every year was launched this week in Lanarkshire.

Drug smugglers wait to hear extradition fate

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A HAMILTON couple battling extradition to Portugal over a drug smuggling case are to wait longer to hear their fate.

Hamilton drug courier caught after police chase is jailed

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A DRUG courier who dumped a rucksack of cocaine as he tried to flee police was jailed for nearly four years this week.

Nine arrested in early-morning raids across South Lanarkshire

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

POLICE arrested nine people in early morning raids across South Lanarkshire.

Court confiuscates more than £90,000 from criminal

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A LANARKSHIRE crime boss who was caught handling thousands in illicit cash has been ordered to cough up more than £90,000 under Proceeds of Crime laws.

Community order for drug smuggler facing extradition

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A DRUG smuggler – who was facing extradition to Portugal – has been given community service for a fresh charge.

Cyclist finds £22,000 drugs stash

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A STASH of heroin worth £22,000 was found in Strathclyde Park last week.

Smuggler in extradition battle admits fresh drug charge

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A DRUG smuggler embroiled in a lengthy extradition battle has re-appeared in court on a fresh drugs charge.

New police unit will focus on intel from Crimestoppers

Hamilton Advertiser — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A NEW police unit will use help from crime charities to tackle violent offenders and serious organised criminals.