Seven men sentenced following drugs trafficking investigation in Dundee

Police Scotland has welcomed the sentencing of seven men at the High Court in Glasgow for their part in a £380,000 drugs trafficking operation centred on Dundee.

Richard Parvin, 38, Neil Brown, 34, Francis Ross senior, 47, George McLean, 32, Francis Ross junior 22, Craig Mitchell, 30, and 34 year-old John Cord were jailed today (Monday, 6 June, 2022) after previously pleading guilty.

They were among 57 people arrested during an operation to combat the supply of Class A controlled drugs in the Tayside area by organised criminals.

During the operation, between July and October 2018, heroin and cocaine with a street value of over £380,000 was seized, along with £12,000 in cash.

Detective Chief Inspector Iain McPhail, of Police Scotland’s Specialist Crime Division, said: “Following a complex investigation seven people are now in jail and no longer bringing drugs onto the streets and into our communities and I welcome the sentencing.

“We will not hesitate to tackle organised drug crime and Police Scotland is committed to bringing those responsible for the production and sale of drugs to justice.

“Drugs cause miseries in our communities and we urge anyone with information about drugs to get in touch via 101, to speak to any police officer, or to make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”