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Concerned in heroin supply

A MAN from Lerwick who was found in possession of heroin worth an estimated £3,500 has had his sentence deferred until May.

Procurator fiscal Duncan Mackenzie told Lerwick Sheriff Court on Tuesday that Kevin Goodlad, of the town’s North Lochside, was someone who transported the class A drug around the town for other people to then break down before selling.

The 43 year old admitted being concerned in the supply of the drug at two locations in Lerwick and elsewhere on 21 June.

Mackenzie said police searched him after receiving intelligence about his involvement in drugs.

They found 32 grams of heroin, which could have fetched £3,200 if broken down into its smallest sellable amounts.

Sheriff Philip Mann said it was a “very serious offence” and warned that a custodial sentence was “most likely”.

He adjourned the case for criminal justice social work reports until 24 May, with first-time offender Goodlad’s bail continued.

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