To: Team Leaders, Edinburgh Health Enforcement Teams: North, South, East and West
From: Police Scotland
Subject: Drug Dealing in Edinburgh
As you are aware, the growth in demand for both narcotics and non-prescription Viral prophylactics is currently making the drugs market very lucrative.
We wish to draw the HET’s attention to the recent death (from the Virus) of Angus McNiven. Mr McNiven has been of interest to us for a number of years with regard to organised crime, particularly in relation to the importation of illegal substances.
His death has greatly destabilised the situation on the East Coast, with new suppliers looking to move into the territory. Existing suppliers are extremely twitchy, and the new players appear willing to use extreme force to establish themselves.
We are aware that the HET’s role in seeking people who have missed their monthly Health Check continually brings you into contact with people living ‘chaotic’ lifestyles, of which drugs may often play a part.
It is imperative that HET officers exercise extreme caution when going about their duties until the situation stabilises.
We suggest that you raise this memo with staff at your next team meeting, and that all staff members are briefed to be exceedingly cautious. Anyone requiring further information contact Ian Jacobsen, East of Scotland HET liaison officer.