Man jailed for five years after almost £2.5million worth of cocaine recovered in Dundee
A man has been jailed for five years after he was caught with almost £2.5million worth of cocaine in Dundee.
Dylan Nicol, 24, was stopped by officers on the Kingsway in Dundee on Monday, 19 February, 2024 after trying to flee from police. Cocaine with an estimated value of £2,447,900 was recovered.
Nicol pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cocaine and dangerous driving at the High Court in Edinburgh on Friday, 25 October. Today, Friday, 22 November, he was sentenced to five years in prison at the High Court in Inverness.
Detective Inspector Julia Ogilvie, Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit North, said: “Nicol knew the consequences of his actions yet still continued to be involved in the supply of drugs.
“When officers tried to stop his vehicle, he attempted to get away from them. His actions that day were dangerous but the potential implications of those drugs making it into our communities could have had an even more devastating impact.
"Police Scotland is acutely aware that criminals will exploit any situation for their own gain. We work closely with a wide range of partners to disrupt and tackle serious and organised criminality and make it as difficult as possible for these groups to operate. This remains a priority for our officers and underlines our collective commitment to the country's serious organised crime strategy and Taskforce."
