Cocaine worth £486,000 seized by police as two men charged

Officers stopped the men on Glamis Street around 6pm on Thursday as part of an intelligence-led operation.

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Two men have been charged after cocaine worth £486,000 was seized by police in Dundee.

Officers stopped the men on Glamis Street around 6pm on Thursday as part of an intelligence-led operation.

Police discovered a “significant” quantity of the Class A drug which was worth an estimated £486,000.

Both men, aged 23 and 63, were arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences.

The pair were due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Friday.

The force is urging anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Sergeant Rachel Webster said: “This recovery demonstrates our determination to disrupt drugs activity in our communities and protect members of the public from the harm these illegal substances can cause.

“It also highlights our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious and Organised Crime Strategy.

“Support from local communities is vital to this work and we would continue to encourage anyone with information or concerns about drug activity to contact Police Scotland on 101. You can also speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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