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Two Local Police Officers Commended

TWO local police officers who helped recover half-a-million pounds worth of drugs were among those commended by the Chief Constable of Dumfries and Galloway Police, David Strang, at a ceremony last week.

The anti-drugs operation also led to the arrest of two men working as couriers and, according to the police, demonstrated

"hard work and application in the finest tradition of the Scottish Police Service".

Commended during a ceremony at Force Headquarters in Dumfries for their vigilance and diligence, were Constable Ian Howatson, of the Ports Unit, Stranraer, and Constable Ian Thomson, security officer also at the Ports Unit.