Two men charged after drugs worth £300k seized by police

Police carried out searches of vehicles in Glasgow and Lochgelly on Monday when the drugs were seized.

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Two men have been arrested and charged after drugs over £300,000 were seized across Glasgow and Fife.

Police carried out searches of vehicles in Glasgow and Lochgelly on Monday where cocaine, diamorphine, cannabis and a large quantity of tablets were seized.

The drugs have an estimated street value of £332,500.

Following the incidents a 28-year-old man was arrested and charged and was die to appear before Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

A 29-year-old man was also arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Detective inspector David Gebbie said: “This type of criminality is a priority for Police Scotland and this significant recovery reinforces our determination to target criminals.

“Drug misuse brings nothing but misery to our communities and people’s lives can be ruined.

“We will continue to use every tool and tactic at our disposal to remove these illegal substances from our streets.

“We will continue to disrupt this type of crime, and any other criminal activity, which impacts on our lives and our communities.

“I would urge anyone who has any information, or concerns surrounding drugs in their area, to contact police.

“Anyone with concerns can call officers on 101 or alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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