Man arrested after drugs recovery on A9 in Perthshire
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences after a car was stopped on the A9 on Friday, 1 November, 2024.
Around 12.45pm, officers stopped the vehicle driving on the northbound on the A9 in Perthshire near to Auchterarder.
Herbal cannabis worth an estimated street value of £150,000 was recovered.
A 41-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection. He is due to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Monday, 4 November, 2024.
Detective Superintendent Steven Elliott said: "This is a significant recovery which will impact heavily on those involved in this type of criminality.
“This operation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
"I'd urge anyone who has concerns or information about the sale and supply of drugs in their area to contact Police Scotland via 101. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
