£180,000 worth of cannabis sezied in Stranraer

Drugs with a potential street value of £180,000 have been seized at the Loch Ryan Port in Cairnryan.

Around 7.30pm on Wednesday, 12 June, a van was stopped at the port where the significant quantity of cannabis was recovered.

A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection and appeared at Stranraer Sheriff Court on Thursday, 13 June, 2024.

Detective Superintendent Fergus Hutcheson said: "Police Scotland is committed to removing illegal substances from our communities and will take all measures to disrupt those involved.

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

"Anyone with concerns about drugs in their community can contact us via 101, or calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."