Police pursuit uncovers cocaine stash worth around £40,000
Two men have been arrested and charged following the incident near Stranraer
Police have arrested two men following a vehicle stop and short pursuit near Stranraer, in which approximately one kilogram of Class A drugs were found.
The vehicle was sighted by Police on the A77 at around 8.50pm on Tuesday, 11th of July 2023. Officers signalled for driver to stop, but the vehicle failed to do so.
After a short pursuit, the vehicle crashed, with both occupants fleeing the scene. Both men were traced a short time later, and have since been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
Both individuals were unhurt.
Officers called in the help of police dogs
A search of the vehicle by drug dogs revealed Class A drugs with an estimated street value of up to £42,000.
Detective Inspector Graeme Robertson said: “This has been an excellent recovery which included officers from the local area in Response and CID, Roads Policing Officers, and a drugs dog from the nearby port unit, which was all coordinated by our control room officers as the incident unfolded.
“Preventing the sale and supply of controlled drugs is a key focus and we rely on information from the public to help us continue disrupt such crimes.
“The two men are due to appear in Stranraer Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 12 July, 2023.”
Police are reminding anyone with concerns or information on drug misuse and associated criminality to report this to officers via 101. In an emergency, or when a crime is in progress, always call 999.