Thursday, 19 August 2010

Perth FM News - 19th August 2010

Perth cocaine haul

Cocaine with an estimated street value of almost 20 thousand pounds has been discovered during a raid on a Perth flat. Tayside Police drug squad officers searched a property on St Andrews street under warrant last night. A 32 year old man has been arrested and charged in connected and is due to appear in Perth Sheriff Court.

Praise for prison initiative

Councillors have praised an initiative aimed at stopping the 'revolving door' of prison. Launched earlier this summer, the Pathways project is a first in Scotland and gives prisoners access to support for accommodation and employment for after release. Councillors at the community safety committee heard a report on the project yesterday.

New Tay canoeing event launched

Canoeing enthusiasts are being invited to take part in a new event on the River Tay in October. Launched today, the event has three courses on offer for different levels of expertise, starting at Luncarty, Burnmouth or Dunkeld. The Provost of Perth attended the launch on the North Inch this morning where he was met by Stuart Smith of the Scottish Canoe Association. Taking place on the 23rd of October, it coincides with a larger canoe event at the Bells Sports Centre

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