A POLICE Scotland Superintendent has spoken out following the sentencing of an East Kilbride crime gang member.

We have previously reported that John Gurie, 38, was sentenced for drugs offences after police officers found £1.6m worth of cocaine during a raid in his home, van and lock up garage. 

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After the tiral, Detective Chief Superintendent Stuart Houston, head of Organised Crime & Counter Terrorism for Police Scotland spoke up about the verdict.

He said: “This seizure undoubtedly caused significant disruption to the local supply chain.

“Police Scotland will not allow criminals and organised crime groups to profit from other people’s misery. We know that individuals and communities are deeply affected by the drugs trade.

“Anyone who has information or concerns about the sale and supply of drugs is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

David Green, procurator fiscal for major crime, added: "John Gurie was found to have a significant quantity of illegal and harmful drugs concealed in his home and van.

“It is thanks to strong co-operation between law enforcement partners that these drugs were found and taken off the streets.

"Drugs do great harm to communities across Scotland and we will continue to work as a key part of the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce to protect those communities."