Hundreds join Dogs Against Drugs campaign
More than 200 people have signed the Shetland Times petition in support of Dogs Against Drugs over the weekend. Since the campaign launched on Friday…
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Sign Times petition in support of Dogs Against Drugs
A massive Shetland Times campaign launches today [Friday] demanding the Scottish government channels cash it earns from the proceeds of crime to Dogs Against Drugs….
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First Minister pressed on support for Dogs Against Drugs
The First Minister has been pressed for a long-term funding solution for Dogs Against Drugs. The charity, which has been running since 2002, is seeking…
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Thor retires after detecting more than £1m of drugs during nine year career
A retiring drugs dog has been praised after nine years of service in Shetland. Thor has helped recovered more than £1m of drugs during his…
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Douglas Ross hails success of drugs charity
The funding for charity Dogs Against Drugs should be increased because of a spike in demand, according to MSP Douglas Ross. Mr Ross was treated…
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Anti-drug initiative set up for schools
Dogs Against Drugs (Dad) will continue to “keep young people safe” through continued work, said their project manager. The charity strives to protect Shetland from…
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Dogs charity helps police seize £27,500 of drugs from Post Office
Tens of thousands of pounds worth of drugs were seized from Lerwick Post Office in just two months, police confirmed. Inspector Sam Greshon’s latest report…
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Charity praised for ‘exceptional’ results – after £300k of drugs taken off the streets
More than £300,000 worth of drugs have been taken off the streets of Shetland since the start of the year – including 500g of heroin
READ FULL STORYNewly qualified drug dogs to attend family friendly police open day
Two newly qualified drug dogs will be making an appearance at today’s (Saturday) police open day.
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Praise for drug dogs after £25k’s worth of illegal substances taken off the streets in just three weeks
Shetland’s new area commander has praised the “amazing” work of Dogs Against Drugs. Chief Inspector Stuart Clemenson highlighted the charity’s successes during today’s (Thursday) community…
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Drugs dog charity helps seize over £100,000 in drugs and cash
The local charity Dogs Against Drugs has helped to seize more than £100,000 worth of drugs and cash so far this year. Since 1st January,…
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Oscar the Labrador to join isles drugs dog team
Local police have a new four-legged helper – two-year-old black Labrador Oscar will take over as the isles drugs dog. Oscar will replace the 10-year-old…
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Votes sought for community justice projects
An invitation is being made this weekend for people to vote for projects that aim to prevent crime.
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Police seize £6,000 worth of cannabis
Two people have been arrested after police seized cannabis with an estimated street value of £6,000 from a house in Lerwick.
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