Nudged them again at the end of the week. Also enquired as to who/how I'd complain to as I thought it was ridiculous its taking so long.

Got no real response to that but was informed they have passed it onto my local station! For the 3rd time...

They did mention the delay was due to COVID but then I pointed out the country went into lockdown on the 23rd of March. My guilty plea was tendered in about August last year, I think, I was sentenced at the start of February. The notes did state they'd only hold onto things as long as it is relevant to the investigation. Once they submitted their final report and dismissed my other equipment as being clean then surely they are no longer relevant?

One of my big gripes is I don't really know who is the issue here. If it is the Procurator Fiscal, my local station or the initial arresting detective in charge. They all seem to be blaming each other.

So my question was ignored, yet again. Got this response this morning.

Good morning,

I have forwarded your email onto the [LOCAL CITY POLICE] office for their attention.

Their email is : FAberdeenSolemn@copfs.gov.uk" target="_blank">PF[CITY REDACTED]Solemn@copfs.gov.uk if you would like to contact them directly in the future.

Many thanks

[REDACTED]

Fiscal Officer

So, do I start badgering that email address instead?

Did get an update this morning! Looks like good news!

Good afternoon,

Further to my pervious email, I can confirm a Depute has authorised the release of your items.  A representative of Police Scotland will be in contact in due course to arrange the collection of your items.

Kind regards

[REDACTED]

Great! Nice to have a bit of good news.