Sixth man appears in Inverness Sheriff Court in connection with drugs seizures worth £700,000 in area around Alness, Ross-shire
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A SIXTH Easter Ross man appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court today (Wednesday) accused of being involved with serious organised crime to supply drugs.
Paul Austin, (34), from Invergordon, was arrested following a major police operation in the Highlands which allegedly netted over £700,000 worth of cocaine and other drugs.
Five other men, Cameron Ross (19) and Owen Robinson (19), Ryan Ross (25) from Tain, and Alasdair Finlayson (23) and Daniel Degan (30), both from Alness, were all released on bail after their court appearance last Friday, August 7.
All six are charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis,and being involved in serious organised crime to facilitate the supply of drugs. Austin made no plea, was committed for further examination and also released on bail.
Finlayson is accused of being involved in serious crime by supplying large amounts of drugs between England and Scotland and directing his five other accused to organise the supply of drugs.
He is also charged with Degan of being concerned in the supply of Ketamine. All six made no plea and were committed for further examination.
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