Drugs worth nearly £1m recovered after car and property raided in Perthshire

A drugs haul worth nearly £1 million has been seized by police after officers stopped a car in Perthshire.

Three kilogrammes of cocaine were recovered from the vehicle on the A913 in Abernethy at around 3pm on Wednesday, November 11.

Further investigations were carried out, and a warrant was executed at a property in the Morar Street area of Methil, Fife, where a further six kilogrammes of the illegal substance were seized.

A 36-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.

They were due to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Thursday.

Chief inspector Jamie Allen, local area commander for Perth and Kinross, said: “This is a significant recovery which sends a message that the sale and supply of illegal drugs, which cause harm and misery in our communities, will not be tolerated.

“It also highlights Police Scotland’s commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and its national strategy.

“Serious and organised crime has no place in our society, and we will continue to disrupt activities while working with partner agencies to make our communities safer.

“Anyone with concerns or information about drug activity or serious organised crime in their area is urged to contact us or Crimestoppers, where anonymity can be maintained.”