10kg of cannabis found during Perthshire car stop

It's thought to be worth £65,000

Officers had been acting on intelligence
Author: Kieran BrandPublished 31st May 2024

A man has been charged after 10kg of drugs were found during a car stop in Perthshire.

Officers acting on intelligence made the discovery on the A90 near Glendoick around 9.45pm last night.

The herbal cannabis has an estimated value of £65,000.

The driver, a 34 year-old man, is due to appear at court today.

Detective Superintendent Steven Elliott said: “This has been an excellent recovery which included officers from the Roads Policing team.

“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.

“This operation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

“Police Scotland is committed to using every tool and tactic at our disposal to prevent the sale and distribution of illegal drugs in our local communities.

“If you have any information or concerns about drug misuse, do not hesitate to contact Police Scotland on 101 or report this anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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