Man caught on M74 with nearly £800k of cannabis in his van

The haul of the class B drug totalled 90kg

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Author: Grant McCabePublished 30th Aug 2024

A man has been caught with £800,000 of cannabis in his hired van.

Daniel Wright was pulled in by police on the M74 in Lanark on July 27 2023.

Prosecutor John McElroy KC today/yesterday told the High Court in Glasgow how officers had been tipped off that there drugs inside the Ford Transit.

Mr McElroy: "A total of 27 cardboard boxes were recovered within the rear of the van.

"Inside those were 179 heat sealed clear plastic bags.

"Five of the bags were examined and found to contain a green vegetable material."

The court was told the substance was found to be cannabis.

Mr McElroy said a total of 90kg of the class B was recovered.

The possible total maximum value for the haul was £797,420.

The advocate depute said Wright's finger and palm print was found on one of the cardboard boxes.

Mr McElroy: "The Crown accepts that Wright's role was as a courier."

First offender Wright, of Falkirk, Stirlingshire, today pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of cannabis.

Lady Hood deferred sentencing for reports.

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