Men arrested after drugs recovered across the weekend in the west of Scotland

Police Scotland can confirm that three men, aged 18, 25 and 37, have been arrested and charged following drugs recoveries in the west of Scotland over the weekend.

The first recovery took place at around 10am on Friday, 4 February when officers from Greater Glasgow’s Serious and Organised Crime Disruption Unit stopped a Volkswagen Scirocco vehicle on Wallace Street, Glasgow.

Following an extensive search, a four-figure sum of money, a quantity of cocaine and suspected MDMA were recovered.

Officers then searched a property in Wallace Street, Glasgow and recovered cocaine, MDMA, heroin and mixing agent.

The drugs recovered from the vehicle and the property are estimated to have a street value of around £83,350.

Two men, aged 18 and 25, were arrested and charged. They were released on an undertaking to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

Following intelligence, officers then stopped a Volkswagen Golf vehicle at around 6.35pm on Friday, 4 February on Wallace Street.

As a result, police then searched properties in North Dryburgh Road, Wishaw, Strathclyde Street, Dalmarnock and Kilbirnie Street, Glasgow.

Following the vehicle and property searches, a quantity of heroin, cocaine, and herbal cannabis was recovered with an estimated street value of £37,000.

A four-figure sum of cash was also recovered.

A 37-year-old man was arrested and is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court today, Monday, 7 February.

Officers are still working to establish if these incidents are linked.

Detective Inspector Craig McPhail, said: “This was significant recovery and as a result of both searches, we have taken an estimate of over £120,000 worth of drugs off the streets. Serious organised crime and drugs misuse brings nothing but misery to our local communities.

“I want to reassure the public that Police Scotland will continue to use every tool and tactic at our disposal to disrupt the activities of those involved in serious organised crime.

“We will also do all that we can to stop these illegal substances from causing harm on our streets.

“Our work often relies on the support of the public, so if you have any information or concerns about serious organised crime or drug misuse, do not hesitate to contact Police Scotland on 101 or report this anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”