Cannabis valued at over £200,000 seized in Perthshire

Three men have been arrested and charged following the recovery of cannabis valued at around £211,000 in Perthshire.

The seizure took place at a premises in the Balgowan area, around 11.30am on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025.

Two of the men – aged 25 and 41 – appeared at Perth Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 5 March. The third man – aged 41 – is expected to appear at court on Friday, 7 March, 2025.

Detective Inspector Simon Murray, from Perth CID, said: “I’d like to thank the public for their assistance with our enquiries into this matter.

“Drug misuse brings nothing but misery to our communities and I want to reassure the people of Perthshire and the wider Tayside area that we will continue to use every tool and tactic at our disposal to remove these illegal substances from the community.

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