24.07.2012
Darren Crowford became the first man to go to jail as the result of the Goal counterdrug operation organized by the police of Lothian and Scottish Borders in, Hawick, Selkirk, Melrose and Galashiels.
The 28-year-old man from Scotland pleaded guilty at court to repeated supplying heroin to undercover police officers. He was sentenced to eight months in prison. A total of 38 people were arrested during the operation. They are to appear in court in the nearest future.
Detective Chief Inspector Amanda McGrath says: "With the valued information from the public and support from our partner agencies in bringing this initiative together, my officers have been able to gain vital evidence and information, which has successfully led to the arrest of these individuals... We are committed to listening to our communities concerns and putting in place targeted operations to keep the Scottish Borders a safe place to live, to work and to visit. This is yet another fine example of the invaluable help we receive from the community as a whole".
It’s noteworthy that the police work in close cooperation with citizens who can inform the police of suspicious actions the witness dialing a special phone number.
