Dumfries and Galloway Standard - Tag - police

Dumfries and Galloway’s coastline could be attractive to terrorists and criminals

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

POLICE fear terrorists could use Dumfries and Galloway as a location to train and plan attacks.

Drain covers stolen for scrap metal

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THIEVES are cashing in on stolen scrap metal at the risk of safety on rural roads in the region.

Dumfries cops called to help investigation into shootings

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

SIX crime scene experts from Dumfries were rushed to Cumbria on Wednesday after a gunman Derek Bird went on a rampage killing 12 people and injuring 25.

Family gutted after pet snake escapes

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A SNAKE has escaped from a family home in Lincluden.

Thief forced to hand cash back after being chased by his victim

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A THIEF snatched money from a youth’s hand but was forced to hand it back to moments later.

Proceeds of Crime Act tackling organised crime

Thu, 27 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

AN IMPORTANT tool in the fight against organised crime is the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Kelloholm residents under fire

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:36:00 GMT

FIREBUG vandals have left residents of an Upper Nithsdale village “living in fear”.

Annan flat at centre of police raid

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

POLICE swooped on a block of flats in Annan’s Shawhill Road yesterday morning in an antisocial behaviour raid.

Ecclefechan pensioner faced intruders in her home

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

A HERO pensioner tackled two intruders at a frail neighbour’s home.

Farm Watch battle against crime

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

FARMS across Dumfries and Galloway are being protected from crooks and thieves by a new police scheme.