Police Scotland seize almost £80million worth of drugs throughout 2025
Almost £80million worth of drugs were seized across the country in 2025 as Police Scotland continues to act to tackle organised crime.
A number of significant recoveries have taken place between January and December this year, including multiple high-value cannabis cultivations.
The largest cultivation found in Scotland to date was in Kirkcaldy in June, when plants with an estimated value of £12million were seized.
More than £24million worth of drugs was recovered in December alone – including one of the largest busts of cocaine, worth more than £8million, when officers executed a warrant in Bellshill on Thursday, 11 December.
Four people were arrested following an operation in West Lothian in February, where around £1million worth of cocaine was recovered.
Just under 2,000 cannabis plants, with an estimated street value of £3.2million were seized from a warehouse in Cowdenbeath in June.
In August, officers confirmed there had been more than 20 arrests and heroin and cocaine valued at over £1.3million were recovered, as part of an ongoing operation to target serious and organised crime in Aberdeen.
£1million worth of cannabis was also recovered in Aberdeen in March following the execution of warrants in the area.
Five men, aged between 17 and 50, were arrested and charged in June, following the recovery of more than £1.3million worth of cannabis in Greenock.
Arrests have also been made in connection with many of the year's seizures and enquiries remain ongoing into the other cases.
Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: “We work tirelessly every day to disrupt drug supply and protect communities and those affected by illegal drugs.
“These seizures, many of which were significant in scale and value, highlight the ongoing work that is put in to tackling drug crime across the country and bring those responsible to justice.
“We act on intelligence and use all available resources at our disposal to disrupt the production and supply of controlled drugs.
“Working closely with our partners, we remain focused on targeting individuals and organised crime groups, who exploit vulnerable people solely for financial gain.
“The seizure of controlled drugs at this scale shows our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
“Action like this is only possible through the continued support of our communities. Anyone with information or concerns about drugs should contact Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“I can assure you that you will be listened to and the information you provide could prove vital in helping us identify those involved in criminality."