iStockCannabis plants worth an estimated £1.2m have been recovered from a premises in the Borders.
The plants were recovered after officers raided a disused a premises in the Dunsdale Road area of Selkirk on Tuesday, November 21.
Police Scotland confirmed that no one was arrested during the search, and that enquiries into the discovery of the haul are “ongoing”.
Chief inspector Stuart Fletcher, area commander for the Scottish Borders, said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and this is a significant recovery of cannabis plants. It is part of our ongoing work to tackle the supply of drugs across the area and keep people safe.
“We will always look to take action as a result of information about illegal substances and those responsible for their manufacture and supply.
“Local people have a vital part to play and I would urge anyone with information or concerns about drugs to contact us.
“Anyone with information relating to this particular recovery should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0859 of Tuesday, November 21, 2023, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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