Man charged after cocaine worth £210,000 recovered during car search

The 27-year-old was arrested and charged following the search of the vehicle and is due to appear in court on Monday.

Man charged after police uncover cocaine worth £210,000 during search of car in GlasgowiStock

A man has been arrested and charged after cocaine worth £210,000 was uncovered in a car during a police search in Glasgow.

Officers searched the vehicle on Glenalmond Street on Friday evening, when the discovery was made.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.

He is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

Detective Superintendent Steven Elliot said: “Police Scotland is committed to removing illegal substances from our communities and we will take all measures to disrupt those involved in the drug trade.

“This arrest underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

“Recoveries such as this rely on information from people who do not tolerate the scourge of drugs in their neighbourhoods.

“Anyone with concerns about drugs in their community can contact us via 101, or calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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