Cannabis worth £154,000 seized after vehicle stopped

The drugs were recovered after officers stopped a vehicle in the Colston Road area of Glasgow.

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A man is due to appear in court after cannabis worth an estimated street value of £154,000 was seized in Glasgow.

The drugs were recovered after officers stopped a vehicle in the Colston Road area of the city.

A 33-year-old man was arrested and charged and is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday, March 20.

Detective inspector Thomas Carey, from Greater Glasgow CID, said: “This recovery underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

“Taking drugs off the street is a priority for Police Scotland and information provided by the public is vital in helping us continue to do this.

“Anybody with any information or concerns about drugs within their community should contact Police via 101 where we can then investigate.”

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