“We’ve been clear that we won’t use public finance to pay serious and organised criminals intent on disrupting public services and extorting public funds”
SEPA Cyber Attack: Stolen Information Illegally Published
Positive Covid Cases Recorded In All Of Scotland’s Health Board Areas Today
Every Health Board in Scotland has recorded positive test results for Covid today, 8th of January. Orkney’s cumulative total now stands at 42.
Police Scotland Statement on Cross Border Travel Ban
“Today, I have authorised the doubling of our operational presence in the Border areas of Scotland.”
Cannabis Plants worth £30,000 Seized in Eday Raid
A 57-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with this recovery. He is due at Kirkwall Sheriff Court at a later date.A full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Stromness Stushie
Wednesday morning saw the Police meeting the ferry in Stromness.
SEPA Cracks Down on Online Scamming Waste Operators
“We know that illegal activity places further stress on legitimate operators – especially where services are being pushed through social media and other channels.”
Share your views on policing in your area
Police Scotland wish to know your views about policing – both for locally where you live and for the nation as a whole.
“Keeping Orkney Safe and Beautiful for Everyone”
Keeping Orkney Safe for all was the message at CommuniTea Orkney, a public event where the charity CrimeStoppers and the youth organisation Fearless explained what their role was in reporting crime.
Motor Cyclist Safety Course
A training scheme to help reduce the number of collisions involving motorcyclists is being run for the first time in Orkney.
‘Part Worn’ Tyres Campaign Launched
Drivers buying second hand tyres are being warned to check that they are legal and have passed the relevant safety checks.
