Three people charged following drugs recovery in Motherwell

Heroin worth around £20,000 was taken from a property on Wood Crescent on Thursday May 23.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 28th May 2024
Last updated 28th May 2024

Three people have been arrested and charged following a drugs recovery in Motherwell.

Officers searched a property on under warrant on Wood Crescent on Thursday May 23.

Heroin with an estimated street value of £20,000 was seized.

Two men, aged 18 and 49, and a 42-year-old woman were arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences.

They are due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday, 21 June, 2024.

Police Sergeant Steven Brown: "Drugs cause misery in our communities and the public has an important role to play in helping Police Scotland target those responsible for the cultivation, supply and sale of illegal substances.

“We encourage anyone with concerns or information about drugs to contact us on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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