‘£43K COCAINE STASH’ FOUND Three appear on charges at Perth Sheriff Court

Three people appeared in court yesterday in connection with an alleged £43,000 drug discovery in Perthshire.

Morris Ferrie (51) from Perth and David Kiddy (26) and Samantha Ogg (26), both from Dundee, made no plea or declaration when they appeared at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday.

They were all charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

The hearing followed an alleged discovery of cocaine from a vehicle in Perth’s Canal Street as well as properties in Brora Court and Main Street in Invergowrie last Friday.

Ferrie was remanded in custody with another appearance scheduled in the next week. Kiddy and Ogg were both released on bail.

Meanwhile, Police Scotland said it was looking for the public’s help in tackling drugs in Perth and Kinross.

A spokesperson said: “Police Scotland is committed to reducing the tragic impact of drugs on individuals, families and communities in Scotland.

“We remain committed to keeping our communities safe and through partnership working, and with the support of local communities, we aim to make Scotland a safer place.

“If you have any concerns or information that could assist, please call 101.”

Residents can also provide information to the police anonymously by phoning Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or reporting it online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org