Police seize bar of gold and cocaine worth £25,000 in raids

Cocaine worth an estimated £25,000 has been seized along with a bar of gold following a series of raids in Argyll.

Police carried out a search warrant at a number of addresses on Shore Street in Campbeltown on Friday.

The drugs, along with a bar of gold worth £1,500 and a three-figure sum of cash were seized.

Officers say investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Inspector Lee Page said: “We are continuing to carry out enquiries following the execution of warrants in Campbeltown on Friday.

“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 in their community are encouraged to contact police on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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