Three men charged after police raid finds cannabis plants worth £3.6m

Police executing a search warrant recovered the drugs and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Three men charged after police raid finds cannabis plants worth £3.6m in Greenock iStock

Three men have been charged after an estimated £3,600,000 worth of cannabis plants were discovered in a police raid.

Officers entered the premises on West Stewart Street in Greenock on Sunday.

Three men, aged 25, 32 and 37, were arrested and charged in connection with the recovery and are due to appear at Greenock Sherriff Court on Monday, January 22.

Police executing a search warrant recovered the drugs and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detective inspector Gordon Smith said “This recovery highlights our commitment to tackling serious and organised crime and keeping our communities safe from the harm caused by illegal drugs.

“Support from members of the public is vital as part of our work to bring those responsible for supplying illegal substances to justice.

“Anyone who has information or concerns about the sale and supply of drugs is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101.

“Alternatively calls can be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.”

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