iStockA man has been charged after a cannabis farm worth almost £1m was seized following a raid in North Lanarkshire.
Officers raided a premises on High Street in Shotts at around 9am on Thursday.
Inside the premises, a cannabis cultivation with an estimated street value of £997,800 was discovered.
A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.
He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday.
Police Scotland said enquiries into the incident are ongoing and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Sergeant John Logan said: “This is a very significant recovery and is an example of our efforts to disrupt the activity of illegal drugs in Scotland.
“Drugs cause misery in our communities and the public has an important role to play in helping Police Scotland target those responsible for the cultivation, supply and sale of illegal substances.
“This recovery also underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
“Anyone with any information or concerns about drugs in their community can call Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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