Cocaine worth £1.35m seized from property as three men charged

A warrant was executed on Tresta Road in the north of the city on Thursday evening.

Drugs worth £1.35m seized from property as three men charged in Glasgow — The men, aged 29, 32, and 41, were arrested and charged in connection. iStock

25th May 2024

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Three men have been charged after cocaine with a street value of around £1.35m were recovered from a property in Glasgow.

Police officers executed a warrant at a property on Tresta Road in the north of the city at around 6.10pm on Thursday night.

A “significant” quantity of cocaine as well as other drug related equipment was discovered.

The men, aged 29, 32, and 41, were arrested and charged in connection.

They are due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, May 27 and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detective superintendent Steven Elliot of Police Scotland’s organised crime and counter terrorism unit said: “I’d like to thank the community for their continued support and information which helps us remove illegal, harmful substances from our streets.

“This investigation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy. We are committed to tackling the supply and distribution of drugs and will continue to work with partner agencies to make our communities safer.

“Anyone who has information or concerns about the sale and supply of drugs is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”