Man charged following drugs recovery in Glasgow

Officers have arrested and charged a 26-year-old man in connection with drug offences in Glasgow.

Around 3.55pm on Monday, 4 March, 2024, road policing patrol officers stopped a vehicle on Great Western Road.

Upon searching the vehicle and a quantity cannabis was seized with a total potential street value of over £65,000. Over £3,500 of cash was also recovered.

A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences. He is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court today (Tuesday, 5 March, 2024). A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Road Policing Chief Inspector Lorraine Napier said: “These arrests underline our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy. Taking drugs off the street is a priority for Police Scotland.

“Officers are removing drugs from communities right across Scotland day in, day out, and information provided by the public is vital in helping us continue to do this.

“Anybody with any information or concerns about drugs within their community should contact Police via 101 where we can then investigate.”