A top Glasgow cop has spoken out after a man was sentenced to over four years in jail for his involvement in the supply of drugs today.

Anthony Haggarty,43, was found to have played a part in a £300,000 drugs and dirty money operation as the Glasgow Times reported earlier today.

Detective Chief Superintendent Stuart Houston has since said: “This seizure undoubtedly caused significant disruption to the local supply chain, of which Haggarty was a significant figure.

“Police Scotland will not allow criminals and organised crime groups to profit from other people’s misery and this case is a good example of how we utilise our resources along with the expertise of partner agencies to disrupt this kind of activity.

“We know that individuals and communities are deeply affected by the drugs trade and do not tolerate the harm it brings.

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

Intelligence concerning Haggarty’s involvement in the case was gathered during Operation Venetic which is said to be ‘the most significant ever UK operation into serious and organised crime'.

A series of raids at various addresses in Glasgow in May 2020 as part of the operation saw over £300,000 worth of Class A drugs and cash recovered.

Haggarty pleaded guilty to being involved in the supply of drugs at the High Court in Glasgow in February this year and was jailed today, Thursday, March 10.