Drugs with high street value are recovered in Stranraer
The man is to appear in court today
Last updated 23rd Sep 2024
A man has appeared in court after cannabis potentially worth £150,000 was seized from a vehicle in Cairnryan.
Police discovered 15kg of the drug following a search at Loch Ryan Port last night.
Rikardo Ahmetaj made no play to a charge under the misuse of Drugs Act at Stranraer Sheriff Court this afternoon.
The 25-year-old is in custody ahead of another appearance next week.
Detective Inspector Gary Ferguson said: “Those who attempt to introduce drugs into our communities for personal gain should be in no doubt that we will use every possible resource to disrupt this activity.
“This seizure reinforces our ongoing commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious and Organised Crime Strategy.
“Information from the public is vital to our efforts, and I would encourage anyone concerned about drugs-related activity to contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively, you can report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”