Two charged following recovery of cannabis valued at over £182,000

Police Scotland can confirm that two men, aged 27 and 41, have been arrested and charged following an intelligence-led drugs recovery near Hamilton.

The recovery took place around 10.45am on Monday, 29 November, when officers stopped a white Ford Transit on the M74 near junction 6.

Following extensive searches, a quantity of cannabis was recovered with a value of over £182,000. The two men are expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 30 November.

Detective Inspector Craig McPhail said: “Drug misuse brings nothing but misery to our communities and I want to reassure the public that we will continue to use every tool and tactic at our disposal to stop these illegal substances from causing harm on our streets.

“Our work often relies on the support of the public, so 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.”