Two charged with money laundering after cash and cocaine seized in raids

A man and a woman have been charged with money laundering and drug offences after a car was stopped by police.

Officers from the organised crime unit stopped the car, which was travelling southbound on the A90, near the Glendoick junction.

A search uncovered more than £20,000 in cash.

A search warrant was just executed in the Earn Drive area of Tibbermore.

Another property in Honeywell Grove, Stepps, was raided, with cocaine worth an estimated £200,000 being seized along with more than £60,000 in cash.

A 25-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection with money laundering and drug offences following the operations.

They are due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Friday.

Detective inspector Gary Lamb said: “This operation underscores our commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and highlights our efforts to disrupt the activities of anyone involved in criminal activity.

“Our proactive efforts to tackle drug supply in our communities are a daily focus, and the public has a vital role to play in helping us identify and target those involved. We encourage anyone with information or concerns to contact us via 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”