Man, 46, charged after £60,000 worth of cannabis found during vehicle stoppage in Perth

The driver was stopped on High Street

High Street, Perth
Author: Paul ReillyPublished 19th Jul 2023
Last updated 19th Jul 2023

A man has been arrested after police seized £60,000 worth of cannabis during a vehicle stoppage in Perth.

Officers pulled the driver over on High Street on Tuesday afternoon.

Along with the drugs, £3,890 in a case was also discovered.

The man was arrested and charged.

He is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Detective Constable Luke Doogan of the Divisional Serious & Organised Crime said: “We are committed to disrupting the supply and sale of drugs in communities and preventing the misery it brings.

“This activity was driven by intelligence and we would urge anyone who has information or concerns about drugs to contact Police Scotland via 101 or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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