Glasgow drug dealer convicted with two other men at city High Court after police operation snared the gang

Donald Gray, 50, from the city, and Michael Carroll, 33, from Dundee, Lee Curtin, 42, from Liverpool were convicted at Glasgow High Court today for their involvement in drug dealing in Tayside.

They were arrested as part of Operation Silvara, an intelligence led operation led by the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit.

The drugs recovered in this operation totalled £12,500 of heroin, £280,000 of cannabis resin, £40,000 of other forms of cannabis, and £45,960 of high-purity cocaine.

Detective Constable David Johnstone, of the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit, said: "Tackling the illegal supply of controlled drugs remains a priority for Police Scotland and today’s conviction serves as a reminder that we will target those individuals who are intent on making money from this illegal trade.

"Operation Silvara was an intelligence-led operation which led to the recovery of over £15,000 in cash and over £220,000 of class A and class B controlled drugs which would have caused significant harm and misery to our communities if they had reached their intended destination. "

He added: "Police Scotland is committed to reducing the tragic impact of drugs on individuals, families and communities in Scotland. Enforcement is but one means of tackling this problem and we recognise the value and importance of prevention and effective partnership engagement. We work closely with partners including NHS, Education, Alcohol and Drug Partnerships and Drug charities to raise awareness about substance use and associated harms which supports our prevention work in schools and communities.

"We remain committed to keeping our communities safe and actively target those individuals involved in Serious and Organised Crime whilst ensuring our wider communities are provided with accurate information regarding substance use, and associated harms. Through partnership working, and with the support of local communities, we aim to make Scotland a safer place.

"We would like to thank the public for their continued support and encourage others who have concerns to contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be passed anonymously.”

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