Man jailed in connection with serious organised crime in Fife

A man has been jailed for nine years for serious organised crime offences in Fife.

At the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday, 4 November 2024, Scott Allan, 45, pleaded guilty to directing a serious organised crime group, being involved in the supply of controlled drugs, and possession of criminal property.

Today, Wednesday, 18 December, he was sentenced to nine years at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Following an intelligence-led investigation by detectives in Fife, supported by specialist units, including analysts, cybercrime and financial investigators, officers discovered Allan had developed a wide network of dealers working on his behalf.

Drugs, primarily cocaine and cannabis, were recovered as well as mobile and financial records linking Allan to the group resulting in him being arrested and charged on 18 November, 2021.

Detective Inspector Stuart Hunter said: "Allan had developed a sophisticated network of drug dealers and couriers to distribute illegal drugs such as cocaine, cannabis, diamorphine, and amphetamine across Fife and other areas for several years. Following dedication and hard work from officers, we were able to gather the evidence needed to bring him to justice.

"We know that criminals will exploit any opportunity for their own benefit, but we work closely with many partners to disrupt and tackle serious and organised crime. Our priority is to make it as difficult as possible for these groups to operate, reflecting our commitment to the Serious Organised Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

"Community support is essential in tackling this kind of criminal activity. I'd like to thank everyone who came forward in relation to this case and urge anyone with concerns about drugs in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."