Michael Holland (65) was sentenced today at Edinburgh High Court for supplying Class A drugs.
In September 2015 Holland was stopped in his vehicle at Fisherrow Harbour, Musselburgh and officers found a large quantity of cocaine with an approximate street value of £81,000.
Holland from Prestonpans was sentenced to four years in prison.
Detective Chief Inspector Kenneth Gray from Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit said: “Police Scotland is committed to tackling Serious and Organised crime including drug offences and we will continue to deal with any offences reported to the police using every resource at our disposal.
“Tackling the supply of drugs, and the often devastating consequences it has on the local communities, is a top priority and we will continue to take action to identify those involved in drug related crime.
“We will also work closely with our partners at the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service to stop them benefitting from the proceeds of their criminal activity.
“Members of the public can greatly assist police in tackling drug related offences and I would urge anyone with information to come forward by contacting Police Scotland on 101 or contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
