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.
Police Scotland said that a 33-year-old man had been arrested and charged in connection with drug offences after a property was searched in Thurso on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers searched the property under warrant in Ironside Place, Thurso.
“Cocaine worth an estimated street value of £70,000 was recovered along with a five-figure sum of cash.”
The 33-year-old man arrested is due to appear at Wick Sheriff Court today (Friday, January, 24).
Inspector Daniel Jack said: “We will continue to use every tool at our disposal to prevent the sale and distribution of illegal drugs in our communities.
“Anyone with concerns about drugs and drug misuse should contact police on 101, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”