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Published: 02 April 2024

FOI 2023/24-097 - Crime statistics

Report Summary

Issued 19 February 2024, this FOI response advises that information on arrests/charges/prosecution of individuals in possession of nitrous oxide is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscals Service (COPFS) may hold information.

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Response

The Scottish Police Authority does not hold the information requested.

The Scottish Police Authority provides governance and oversight of policing in Scotland and does not hold information on operational policing matters.

Information on arrests and charges may be available by contacting Police Scotland at foi@scotland.police.uk

You may also wish to refer to Police Scotland’s Disclosure Log.

Information on prosecutions may be available by contacting the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscals Service (COPFS) at foi@copfs.gov.uk


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