Cannabis seized from car near Lockerbie
Two men are to appear in court.
Cannabis was seized from a car by police on the A74(M) north-bound near Lockerbie.
An estimated street value of £100,000 was recovered from a Toyota Yaris.
Two men aged 29 and 58 years old are to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court on Thursday, 8 August 2024 after being arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.
Detective Superintendent Stevie Elliot said: “These significant recoveries highlight our determination to protect the public from this type of harmful criminality.
“It also underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy and we will continue to work with partner agencies to tackle this issue and make our communities safer.
“Information from the public is absolutely crucial to our work and we would continue to urge anyone with knowledge or concerns about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”