A heavy police presence continues on the outskirts of Wick after a manhunt was launched yesterday afternoon when a driver absconded after a crash.
Police were desperately searching for a driver that crashed into one of their vehicles around the Hempriggs area just south of Wick on Thursday.
Police in Thurso have seized cocaine with a street value of £70,000 over the past two months.
The Highlands had the highest number of drug-driving offences recorded in Scotland during the festive period, according to figures shared by police.
The rises of 19 per cent and 28 per cent come after Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd warned “something has to give”.
Chief Superintendent Robert Shepherd says the numbers are of ‘significant concern’
Key to the approach is working the Merseyside officers to tackle those dealing in the north.
A man has been arrested following a significant drug bust in Thurso yesterday (January 23) and is expected to appear in court today.
An investigation is being carried out by the British Transport Police after a break-in at Thurso railway station on Monday night (January 13).
Scammers are targeting Highland rail passengers with fake unlimited travel deals, ScotRail has warned.