Officers say that instant testing is now available so they know straight away if the Class A drug has been used in a pub
There is "growing concern about increased cocaine use" in pubs throughout Falkirk district, a Grangemouth councillor has claimed.
Cllr Spears told the meeting: "There is a growing concern about increased cocaine use within our community and a lot of the transactions we believe are taking places in public houses.Sergeant Malcolm O'May, of Forth Valley's licensing department, said that they were aware that "use of cocaine is widespread".
We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Giving Police Scotland's annual report to the licensing board, she said that it had some great examples of partnership working to keep the 354 licensed premises across Falkirk safe.
The report showed that out of 1235 reports of disorder in 2022/23, including threatening or abusive behaviour, just nine were associated with licensed premises.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Old coal mines could be key to green energy as Falkirk looks to lower emissionsWhile there are lots of possibilities for green energy, Falkirk Council will have to find external funding
Consulte Mais informação »
Met 'cannot enforce taste and decency', Commissioner says after Home Sec questions why officers allowed...Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said his officers cannot 'enforce taste and decency' after concerns were raised over officers allowed 'jihad' chants at a pro-Palestine protest.
Consulte Mais informação »
Fifteen Scottish Labour officers resign over Gaza policyNine officers in Glasgow, including Labour peer Baroness Bryan, and six in Edinburgh stood down.
Consulte Mais informação »
Officers searching for man trapped in vehicle in floodwater recover body, Police Scotland sayThe body of a man has been recovered by officers after reports a vehicle was seen getting into difficulty in floodwater on Friday.
Consulte Mais informação »
Concerns over A&E waits in Coventry are being heardPatients tell of long waits at Coventry's University Hospital with queues spilling out of the door.
Consulte Mais informação »
Third Avenue Leeds: Police confirm two men arrested and officers injured during disorder in RothwellPolice have released a further update after footage of disorder in Leeds went viral.
Consulte Mais informação »