Police seize £500k worth of drugs in Lanarkshire raid
Two men arrested and due in court after 874 cannabis plants found in Motherwell
Two men have been arrested and charged following a drugs recovery worth over £500,000 in Motherwell.
Around 6.30pm on Thursday, 28 August officers raided a property in Merry Street where a major cannabis cultivation was discovered.
Officers recovered 874 plants with an estimated street value of £522,000.
A 33-year-old man and a 30-year-old man were arrested and charged in connection. They are expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.
Detective Inspector Scott Robertson said: “This significant recovery highlights our commitment to disrupting drug-related crime in our communities. It also reinforces our ongoing commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious and Organised Crime Strategy.
“Information from the public is vital is removing drugs from our communities. I would encourage anyone with concerns around drugs to contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
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