Man charged in connection with Airdrie "cannabis farm"

A 31 year-old man has been arrested and charged after cannabis plants worth hundreds of thousands of pounds were found in Airdrie.

Around 11.25am on Wednesday 11th April 2018, police officers acting on a tip-off raided an address in Woodside Drive – finding cannabis plants, with an estimated street value of £200,000.

The man was due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Thursday 12th April. A full report has been forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.

Sergeant Gregor Hendry of Airdrie Police Office said:

"Information from members of the public is absolutely vital in our ongoing efforts in cracking down on drugs in our local communities. We would urge anyone with information regarding this type of activity to contact Police Scotland through 101. Alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained."