A man has been arrested and charged after drugs worth almost half a million pounds were seized from a vehicle stopped by officers on a motorway in Lanarkshire.
On Friday afternoon, officers from Police Scotland’s Specialist Crime Division stopped a car on the M74 northbound near Lesmahagow.
Drugs with an estimated street value of £426,000 were seized from the vehicle.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery. He is due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Monday, April 22, 2024.
A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Detective 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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