A Scots funeral director has been left disgusted after sick thugs broke into a mortuary on New Year 's Day.
14.12.2021 - 22:50 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Overall crime levels have slightly dropped across West Dunbartonshire – though sex crimes are still rising.
Figures released by Police Scotland reveal a drop of more than four percent was recorded across the area with 148 fewer crimes, down from 3,491 to 3,343 against the same period last year.
Drug-related crimes are down by 285 while crimes involving the possession of drugs have reduced by 254 fewer incidents.
Incidents relating to the supply of drugs are also down by 26.
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