More than £8 million worth of drugs removed from Scotland’s streets since May

More than £8 million worth of drugs have been removed from Scotland’s streets since the beginning of May.

In the last week alone, more than £3 million worth of illegal substances have been seized following significant recoveries across the country.

Cannabis worth £640,000 was found after officers executed warrants in the Church Street area of Alloa on Tuesday, 10 June.

On Wednesday, cocaine worth £250,000 was seized after officers stopped a car on the M74 near Lockerbie and £340,000 worth of cannabis was discovered at an address in Uphall.

Almost £1 million worth of cannabis was also seized from an address in the High Street area of Shotts on Thursday.

And in the Simshill area of Glasgow on Friday, officers discovered a cannabis cultivation with plants worth £120,000.

Almost £5 million worth of drugs were seized in total from across Glasgow, Oban, Aberdeen, Denny, Cowdenbeath, Ayrshire, Stepps and Dunfermline last month (May).

Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: “Some of these were significant seizures and highlight our dedication to tackling drug crime in Scotland.

“Controlled substances are dangerous and cause real harm to individuals, families and communities. They are illegal for that very reason.

“Working closely with our partners, we remain focused on targeting individuals and organised crime groups, who selfishly exploit vulnerable people solely for their own financial gain.

“Results like these shows our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

“We rely on information from the public and anyone with information or concerns about drugs should contact Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Three arrested and charged following drugs recoveries in Lothians and Edinburgh

Three men have been arrested and charged following the recovery of drugs in the Lothians and Edinburgh.

Yesterday (Thursday, 17 April, 2025), police officers executed warrants at various addresses in Livingston, Pencuik, Bathgate, Armadale and Edinburgh. 

Quantities of cannabis with an estimated street value of £700,000 were seized alongside a five-figure sum of cash. 

The men, aged 24, 30 and 32, are due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Saturday, 19 April, 2025.

Detective Sergeant John Irvine said: “This represents a significant recovery and highlights our efforts to disrupt the drugs trade in our local communities.

“Seizures such as this show our commitment nationally to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious and Organised Crime Strategy.

“We will continue to take all steps to tackle and disrupt individuals involved in drug supply and I encourage anyone with any information to contact Police Scotland on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Two charged following major drug recovery in Lochend

Drugs worth a six-figure sum have been recovered by police in Edinburgh.

Around 11.40 am on Thursday, 11 January 2024, police acting under warrant recovered a quantity of controlled drugs whilst searching addresses in Lochend Quadrant and Lochend Road South, Edinburgh.

The drugs, believed to be diamorphine, crack cocaine and cannabis, have a combined estimated street value of £247,500. A five-figure sum of cash was also recovered.

Two men, aged 57 and 30 years, have been arrested and charged following the find. They are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today (Friday, 12 January ). A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detective Inspector Gavin Howat, Edinburgh Pro-active CID, said: “Officers will continue to disrupt the supply and possession of drugs in our area.

“This work often relies on the support of the public, so if you have any information or concerns about drug misuse, please call Police Scotland on 101 or report this anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”