Perth & Kinross Local Area Commander’s Bulletin

Perth & Kinross Local Area Commander’s Bulletin

Dear Resident

The weekly local Commander's bulletin for Perth & Kinross is provided below.

Kind regards Lyndsay

Perth & Kinross Local Area Commander’s Bulletin

Wednesday 21st February 2024

COUNTY LINES DRUG DEALING

County lines refers to gangs and organised criminal networks which export illegal drugs into suburban, rural and coastal areas, using dedicated mobile phone lines or “deal line.”

The crime sees County Lines gangs exploit children and vulnerable adults to move drugs and money.

The gangs move into a rural or suburban area for a short time, taking over the home of a vulnerable person where they set up a base.

Many of those taken advantage of by these gangs have been forced to carry out criminal activity by threats, grooming and extortion and can be described as modern day slaves.

Spot the signs and report concerns

Have you noticed:

A child or young person (sometimes as young as 12), during school hours or unusual hours (e.g. early in the morning, late at night)? They might be in a shopping centre or high street, or on public transport.

A child or young person who seems unfamiliar with the local area?

A child or young person being approached or intimidated by a controlling peer or group?

A child or vulnerable person who is deliberately avoiding authority figures such as police officers or security guards?

More people calling at a local address than normal? Sometimes at unsociable hours?

Suspicious vehicles or people at an address?

A neighbour has not been seen for a while?

If you see something concerning either a young or vulnerable person that doesn’t feel right, or looks suspicious, you can report your concerns 100% anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or contact Police Scotland direct

UPDATES

Effective partnership working between Police Scotland and HMP Perth security secured an additional 6 month sentence for a 35 year old inmate who is currently serving an 11 year sentence for Robbery. This was imposed following an investigation which highlighted the inmate had a Wi Fi enabled device within his cell at HMP Perth.

A 39 year old man was charged and remanded for committing 14 theft offences, in Perth City centre since the start of the year.

A 22 year old man was arrested and charged for possession of an offensive weapon on High Street, Perth on Wednesday 14th February.

A 33 year old woman was arrested and charged for theft of motor vehicle and possession of a Knife in Stormont St, Perth on Monday 19th February.

A 23 year old man was arrested and charged for being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs and numerous driving offences after a pursuit on the A90 on Monday 19th February.

During the last week 4 drivers have been found without insurance, 2 drivers reported to the Procurator Fiscal for Drink driving and 1 driver for Drug driving.

RECENT INCIDENTS

Between 5pm Saturday 17th and 10am, Sunday 18th February, a Blue Toyota Aygo had the driver’s side window smashed in Kinloch Terrace, Perth. (CR/59957/24)

Between 2.40pm and 3.15pm, Saturday 17th February, a blue Honda CRV was damaged whilst parked on Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth. (CR/61342/14)

About 3.25am, Saturday 17th February, a Porta Cabin was broken into and a laptop and mobile phone stolen, on Stormontfield Road Perth. (CR/61603/24)

About 9pm, Monday 19th January, a window was smashed at a property on Huntingtower Road, Perth. (CR/61889/24)

Anyone with any information that may be useful should contact Tayside Division on 101 or any police officer, quoting the crime reference number listed at each incident. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Regards,

Greg Burns

Local Area Commander

Perth and Kinross

FURTHER INFORMATION AND INTERNET LINKS

As we receive reports of crime, the information is shared on https://www.pkcommunitywatch.co.uk/

I would encourage you to sign up for notifications.

Guidance on how to protect your property is available via Community Watch as well as on the Police Scotland Website, just click or copy and paste the following link:-

https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/

Keep up to date with everything we are doing and all appeals by visiting the following sites:-

https://twitter.com/policescotland

https://www.facebook.com/PoliceScotland

http://www.scotland.police.uk/

http://www.pkcommunitywatch.co.uk

Your Community Policing Teams

Locality Inspectors

PERTH CITY CENTRE

PI James Longden

PERTH CITY NORTH

PI Aartie Sharma