Three suspects charged after cocaine worth over £50,000 seized in Perth raid

Three suspects have been charged after cocaine worth more than £50,000 was seized during a raid of a home in Perth.

Officers executed a warrant at a property on Strathtay Road in Perth at around 9.40am on Friday.

Police recovered around £50,700 of the class-A drug during the search.

Two men, aged 71 and 19, and a woman, aged 69, were reported to the Procurator Fiscal and are expected to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday.

Detective Sergeant David Feeney said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and this recovery highlights our commitment to removing them from our streets.

“Information from the public is vital in helping target those involved in the supply of drugs. Anyone with concerns about drugs in their area is encouraged to contact police on 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”