Man arrested and charged following drug and weapons recovery in Glasgow

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the recovery of weapons, drugs and cash at flats in the Castlemilk area of Glasgow.

Around 9.30am on Monday, 7 April, 2025, officers executed warrants at two flats on Dougrie Place.

A number of weapons were recovered including zombie knives, a cross bow, large hunting knives, axes and an air rifle. Cocaine with an estimated street value of £3,600 and £5,200 in cash were also seized.

The man has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Superintendent Steven Elliot said: “Police Scotland is committed to tackling violence and drug dealing in our communities. With the help and support of the public we will continue to target anyone involved in organised criminal activity.

“Anyone with concerns about this kind of crime or has information about those involved should contact us via 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”