Drugs worth up to £360,000 recovered in East Kilbride

A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the recovery of drugs in East Kilbride.

Officers executed a search warrant at a property on Owen Avenue around 10.30pm on Wednesday, 23 July, 2025.

Approximately 12kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of up to £360,000, was recovered.

The man was due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday, 25 July, 2025.

Detective Inspector Kevin Hughes said: "This is a significant recovery and demonstrates our continued commitment to disrupting the supply and distribution of illegal drugs in our communities.

"We are dedicated to the country's Serious and Organised Crime Strategy and work closely with partners as part of the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce to identify and target those involved in this type of criminality.

"Information from the public is crucial to our work and I would encourage anyone with concerns or information about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”