Drugs with an estimated street value of £426,000 have been recovered following a vehicle stop on the M74 near Lesmahagow on Friday afternoon. A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection.
Police Scotland have recovered drugs with an estimated street value of £426,000 following a vehicle stop in Lanarkshire .
On Friday, April 19, officers from the force's Specialist Crime Division stopped a car on the M74 northbound near Lesmahagow at around 12.30pm. A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the recovery. He is due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Monday, 22 April, 2024.READ MORE: Glasgow mum 'paralysed with fear' as four-year-old bitten by dog at playparkDetective Superintendent Steven Elliot said: “This was a significant recovery and shows our commitment to targeting anyone intent on profiting from drugs who give no thought to the misery it causes in our communities.
“We are grateful for the support of the public and would urge anyone with information or concerns regarding drugs in their community to contact 101. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
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