Six charged over £150,000 drugs raid

Six people appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court yesterday charged in connection with a raid which recovered an estimated £150,000 worth of drugs.

Two women and four men appeared in private before the court in connection with a major drugs find after officers from Police Scotland raided several properties across the city.

Patricia Leona Anderson, 29, made no plea and no declaration to two charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Theresa Decruz, 58, made no plea and no declaration to one charge under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Both women, who gave addresses in Dundee, were committed for further examination and released on bail.

Kurt Decruz, 27, made no plea and no declaration to three charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Gilbert Maclellan, 58, made no plea and no declaration to three charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Darren Ronnie McKelvie, 26, made no plea and no declaration to three charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Jeffrey Rowe-Carlisle, 54, made no plea and no declaration to one charge under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

All four men, who also gave addresses in Dundee, were committed for further examination and were released on bail.

Police Scotland have made a concerted effort to reduce drug-related crime in Dundee, after receiving feedback from members of the community.

Inspector Peter McLennan, of Dundee Local Policing Area, said: “You have told us that drug-related crime is a concern, we are listening and we are focused on disrupting criminality, reducing the harm it causes and arresting those concerned in the supply of drugs.

“If you have information that could assist us, I encourage you to contact us on 101.

“You can also provide information anonymously by phoning Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or reporting it online at crimestoppers-uk.org.”

We are focused on disrupting criminality