Two arrested after drugs worth more than £1million recovered in Clydebank

A man and a woman have been arrested and charged after a recovery of heroin and cocaine valued in excess of £1million in Clydebank.

The drugs were discovered at a property on Kilbowie Road on Sunday, 9 July, 2023.

Following an investigation by Argyll Dunbartonshire’s Serious & Organised Crime Team, a 37-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested on Friday, 15 December, 2023.

They have been charged with a number of offences including being involved in the supply of drugs, money laundering and offences relating to organised crime.

Both are due to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday, 18 December, 2023.

Further enquiries remain ongoing.

Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Glasgow said: “This is a significant recovery and is an example of our efforts to disrupt the trade in illegal drugs in West Dunbartonshire.

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

“Organised crime has a profound impact on our communities, and we will continue to target criminals and those who assist them in their activities.

“I would encourage anyone with information about drugs or organised crime to contact 101 or contact us anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”