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PICTURES: Manhunt continues at Hempriggs area south of Wick with major police investigation

PICTURES: Manhunt continues at Hempriggs area south of Wick with major police investigation

PICTURES: Manhunt continues at Hempriggs area south of Wick with major police investigation

A heavy police presence continues on the outskirts of Wick after a manhunt was launched yesterday afternoon when a driver absconded after a crash.


Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

Police were desperately searching for a driver that crashed into one of their vehicles around the Hempriggs area just south of Wick on Thursday.


‘A whole lot of misery taken off our streets’ - Thurso police report value of Class A drug seizures

‘A whole lot of misery taken off our streets’ - Thurso police report value of Class A drug seizures

‘A whole lot of misery taken off our streets’ - Thurso police report value of Class A drug seizures

Police in Thurso have seized cocaine with a street value of £70,000 over the past two months.


Highlands see highest number of drug-driving offences recorded over festive period

Highlands see highest number of drug-driving offences recorded over festive period

Highlands see highest number of drug-driving offences recorded over festive period

The Highlands had the highest number of drug-driving offences recorded in Scotland during the festive period, according to figures shared by police.


Double digit rise in sex crimes and anti-social behaviour reported by Highland cops

Double digit rise in sex crimes and anti-social behaviour reported by Highland cops

Double digit rise in sex crimes and anti-social behaviour reported by Highland cops

The rises of 19 per cent and 28 per cent come after Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd warned “something has to give”.


Police Scotland reports 18 Highland drug deaths amid rise in dealing offences

Police Scotland reports 18 Highland drug deaths amid rise in dealing offences

Police Scotland reports 18 Highland drug deaths amid rise in dealing offences

Chief Superintendent Robert Shepherd says the numbers are of ‘significant concern’


Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence

Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence

Highland police ‘success’ tackling County Lines drug gangs from Liverpool behind 2023 violence

Key to the approach is working the Merseyside officers to tackle those dealing in the north.


Man arrested in Thurso after £70K cocaine bust

Man arrested in Thurso after £70K cocaine bust

Man arrested in Thurso after £70K cocaine bust

A man has been arrested following a significant drug bust in Thurso yesterday (January 23) and is expected to appear in court today.


Break-in at Thurso railway station

Break-in at Thurso railway station

Break-in at Thurso railway station

An investigation is being carried out by the British Transport Police after a break-in at Thurso railway station on Monday night (January 13).


Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Scammers are targeting Highland rail passengers with fake unlimited travel deals, ScotRail has warned.


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