Drugs worth over £22m removed from Scottish streets after 'significant' police recoveries

Drugs worth over £22m have been removed from streets across Scotland following “significant” seizures.

Police Scotland confirmed that officers had made significant recoveries across Ayrshire, Aberdeen, Dumfries and Galloway, Lothian and Borders, Fife and Lanarkshire.

In January, officers recovered cannabis valued at £3.6m in Greenock and £2.25m in Dundee.

Additionally, cannabis worth £1.7m was recovered in Falkirk in February, and £2.3m worth was located in Galashiels in March.

In Glasgow, cocaine worth £1.8m was seized in June.

The force confirmed arrests have been made in connection with the majority of drugs recoveries and enquiries remain ongoing into the other cases.

Detective chief superintendent Dave Ferry said: “These seizures 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.

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

“Results like these rely on 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.”