Overview
- A drug user told the High Court he was approached by a man who said he was related to the first minister and was asked if he wanted to buy crack before being taken to a Morgan Street flat.
- The witness identified Stephen Stewart in court as the person from whom he obtained crack cocaine during that encounter.
- El‑Nakla’s former partner testified that £200 was transferred to his bank account and that he withdrew the cash and handed it to “Stevie,” after being told a man was being held over alleged stolen drugs or money.
- El‑Nakla denies extortion and cocaine dealing alleged to have occurred between 9 and 11 January 2024 at the Dundee flat and another address, while all four defendants deny wider heroin and cocaine charges spanning July 2023 to January 2024.
- Co‑accused Stephen Stewart, Jennifer Souter and Victoria McGowan also deny a charge alleging they threatened Ryan Munro, causing him to flee a window and suffer fatal injuries, as the trial continues before Judge Lady Drummond in Edinburgh.