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At Edinburgh Sheriff Court today, a Confiscation Order for £4,444.80 was made against Bernard Flanagan (DOB 17.04.86). Flanagan, from Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, had previously been found guilty of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, namely cocaine, between May 2007 and October 2008. He was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment.
At Glasgow Sheriff Court today, a Confiscation Order for £48,837.94 was made against Ejaz Chaudhry (DOB 20/06/1976). Chaudhry, from Glasgow, had previously pled guilty to producing and being concerned in the supply of cannabis, and possessing CS spray. He was sentenced to 300 hours community service.
A dedicated domestic abuse court is to be piloted at Livingston Sheriff Court from Thursday (16 Feb). The new multi-agency pilot will improve the service domestic abuse victims in West Lothian receive from the criminal justice system.
At Dunfermline Sheriff Court today, a Confiscation Order for £10,000 was made against Gregory Hughes (DOB 12/03/1971). Hughes, from Dunfermline, had previously pled guilty to cultivating cannabis at his home in Rosyth. He was sentenced to 180 hours community service.
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