Scammer warning after folk receive calls pretending to be from their bank
Police have warned of a banking scam involving isles folk. Officers in Shetland said “many residents” had received calls from fraudsters pretending to be from…
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Doorstep sellers return to Shetland
Police have issued an alert over the return of doorstep sellers. The Shetland force tweeted that the easing of Covid restrictions had seen sellers start…
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Drugs worth over £50k seized at Sumburgh Airport
Class A drugs with an estimated street value of more than £50,000 have been seized at Sumburgh Airport. Police said a 24-year-old man has been…
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Woman arrested during Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving. Police made the arrest in Shetland this week as part of a festive crackdown…
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Police and coastguard search for person around the Knab
A person has been found after concerns were raised about their safety. Police and coastguard were searching around the Knab area of Lerwick this afternoon…
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Two vehicle crash at Black Gaet
Police were called to a two-vehicle crash at the Black Gaet junction on Saturday night. Officers attended the incident, involving a car and a van,…
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‘Far too many’ drink and drug drivers, police chief says
Police in the isles are catching “far too many” drink and drug drivers, area commander Conrad Trickett has said. The Chief Superintendent said it was…
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Warning to dog owners after fatal livestock worrying incidents
Police have again urged dog owners to keep their pets under control after a number of livestock worrying incidents – including animal fatalities and human…
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Police appeal after vandalism to chip shop window
Police have appealed for information after a window at the Fort Chip Shop in Lerwick was vandalised. The incident is said to have occurred sometime…
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Antisocial driving again highlighted as town centre concern
A motorist was issued with an antisocial behaviour notice over his driving in Lerwick last month, police confirmed. Sergeant Alan Patrick said there had been…
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Police seized 33 suspected drugs packages from Post Office
Police say drugs entering Shetland via the Post Office is one of their main targets – with 33 suspected packages seized in Lerwick last month
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Police issue crime prevention advice for the darker evenings
Police have urged folk to keep their homes safe from thieves amid the darker evenings. Shetland Police posted the warning on Twitter, saying: “ As…
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Woman assaulted at public hall in Lerwick
A man is alleged to have assaulted a 39-year-old woman in Lerwick. Police Scotland said the alleged assault happened at around 9pm on Monday at…
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Two drivers receive warnings during roads policing operation
A roads policing initiative has seen two drivers given warnings. Police in Shetland said officers were out today (Monday) in Yell and Unst carrying out…
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