Drugs worth an estimated £50,000 recovered on the M80 near Cambusbarron

Road Policing officers in Stirling have recovered heroin with an estimated street value of £50,000.

Around 11am on Sunday, 15 May, 2022, officers acting on intelligence stopped a Peugeot 207, on the M80 near to Cambusbarron and found 2kg of heroin.

A 30-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were arrested and charged in connection with drug, road traffic and other offences. They are expected to appear at Stirling Sheriff Court on Monday, 16 May, 2022.

Sergeant Jack Swindells said: “This recovery, and the good work involved from Road Policing officers, shows that criminals may try to evade us, but we will use every tool and tactic at our disposal to remove illegal drugs from our communities.”

Anyone with any concerns about drug misuse is advised to contact 101 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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Drugs worth an estimated £50,000 recovered on the M80 near Cambusbarron

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