Police tackle road crimes and fraud across Kintyre

Bank alert

Police are investigating an attempted fraud targeting a Carradale resident on Wednesday, January 28. Two unauthorised transactions were attempted on the victim’s bank account via a gaming website, but both were declined by the bank. Enquiries are ongoing.

Roadside arrest

A 56-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Thursday, January 29, after failing a roadside drug test on Millknowe, Campbeltown. The driver tested positive for cannabis and cocaine and was taken to Campbeltown Police Station for blood analysis. A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal pending results.

Drug stop

A 25-year-old man was arrested on Glebe Street, Campbeltown, on the evening of Friday, January 30, after roads policing officers stopped a vehicle and found a child was not properly secured in their seat. The driver then failed a roadside drug test for cocaine. He was taken to Campbeltown Police Station for blood analysis, and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Garden theft

A 64-year-old man was arrested on the evening of Friday, January 30, following a theft from a garden in Davaar Avenue, Campbeltown. He was subsequently charged with theft, threatening and abusive behaviour, failing to provide his details to police, and cycling without lights. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Suspicious activity

A 64-year-old man was arrested at Machrihanish Golf Course on the afternoon of Saturday, January 31, after police received reports of suspicious behaviour. The man was found to have outstanding warrants and was further charged with being on the premises with intent to commit a crime. He was held in custody to appear at Campbeltown Sheriff Court.