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In this case the detail of the information received by the procurator fiscal is mentioned in a sentence on the face of the petition. In its original form the sentence said:
"The evidence against the accused ALLAN SELFRIDGE AND ANGELA HELEN BAIN is that Diamorphine was found by Police Officers on the above date within the house occupied by them."
We were told that the agent for Mr. Selfridge had suggested to the procurator fiscal depute that such evidence did not, on its face, support the charges of being concerned in supplying and of possession with intent to supply. In the light of that criticism the sentence was amended to read:
"The said information received by the Petitioner indicates that Diamorphine (of a quantity which in the opinion of a Drug Squad Expert is indicative of onward supply) was found by Police Officers on the above date within the house occupied by the accused."
So far as the form of such petitions is concerned, Section 34(1) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 merely provides:
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