iStockA man has been charged after cocaine and benzococaine worth around £150,000 was seized in North Lanarkshire.
Officers made the discovery while searching a property under warrant in the Hawick Street area of Wishaw on Wednesday.
Drugs including cocaine and benzococaine with a street value of around £150,000 were seized.
A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.
He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Thursday.
Police Scotland has opened an investigation into the discovery.
Detective superintendent Steven Elliot from the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit said: “Illegal drugs cause such suffering to families and communities and we remain determined to dismantling drugs networks.
“This operation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
“Anyone with information or concerns about drugs should contact Police Scotland on 101 or make a call to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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