Two charged after drug recovery on the A74(M)

Two men have been arrested and charged after drugs worth around £102,000 were seized from a vehicle on the A74(M) near Johnstonebridge.

The car was stopped by road policing officers around 11.30am on Tuesday, 23 March while it was travelling north.

Two men, aged 43 and 36, have been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.

Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Inspector Campbell Moffatt said: "We are committed to disrupting the illegal and harmful supply of drugs in our communities. We will use every tool and tactic at our disposal to remove these illegal substances from our streets.

“If you have any information or concerns about drug misuse or wider criminality in your area, do not hesitate to contact us on 101 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”