Mike Robinson: Last News

Six men and one woman from Manchester were arrested on Wednesday morning (August 3) following an investigation into drugs supply between the region and Whitby. The major investigation was launched in December last year by detectives from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit and other local police forces, following community concerns about drugs supply and the use of firearms in the area.

Efforts to combat the cost-of-living crisis were stepped up on Friday when the Perth and Kinross Anti-Poverty Taskforce met for the first time.

Two drug dealers have been jailed after cocaine was imported in the post from Colombia. The pair were caught after the secret communications network they used was smashed.

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hereLicensing manager Mike Robinson said police were driving past the pub when they noticed a number of vehicles in the car park, and the curtains drawn, which led them to suspect the business might be trading.The Billy Goat on Stamford Street was still open for a ‘private party’, allowing patrons to enter via the back door.The designated premises supervisor (DPS) Kathleen O’Neil was told by PC Martin Dench she had 30 minutes to clear customers from the pub and close the premises.However once police had left, CCTV footage showed that she once again began serving drinks.When officers returned, there were still customers inside the Billy Goat who began to leave when the police car pulled into the car park.Ms O’Neil and her family remained on