DRUG farm equipment worth £50,000 has been destroyed and disposed of by police as they chalk up a big success in their battle against dealers. Greenock officers accumulated a huge amount of cannabis cultivation kit during a series of drug raids over the past 12 months. One of the high-profile busts was a £1 million operation being smashed at an old Port Glasgow town centre bingo hall. After getting the green light from the procurator fiscal, officers were able to sort through the materials at Greenock Police Station. The Tele was taken behind the scenes to see the haul being dealt with amid tight security.
Claire Douglas, 40, vanished from IRH around 1pm today. She is described as 5ft 7 in height, with long blonde hair and blue eyes. When last seen she was wearing a black bubble style jacket, navy pyjamas with stars on them, a grey fleece cardigan and white trainers. It is believed Claire was in the Lalleys shop on Gleninver Road nearby IRH about two o clock this afternoon but her whereabouts are now unknown. Sergeant Scott Clark, of Greenock Police, said: We are extremely concerned for the safety and wellbeing of Claire and are looking to trace her as soon as possible.
A PENSIONER has been left with a fractured skull after being robbed in his own home. Police say the 69-year-old was threatened by a man with a fake firearm early yesterday morning and then later suffered a violent night-time attack which left him needing 14 stitches. Greenock CID Detective Inspector David Wagstaff today called on the public s help to catch those responsible for the absolutely horrendous attack in Lynedoch Street. He says the terrified OAP was woken up at 6.30am by someone shouting his name, and was then confronted by a man standing at his door pointing a gun at him and demanding money.