Drugs worth around £997,800 recovered in Shotts

Drugs with an estimated street value of around £997,800 have been recovered in Shotts.

Around 9am on Thursday, 12 June, 2025, officers acting under warrant attended a premises on High Street where a cannabis cultivation was discovered within.

A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection, and is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday, 13 June. Enquiries are ongoing.

Sergeant John Logan said: “This is a very significant recovery and is an example of our efforts to disrupt the activity of illegal drugs in Scotland.

“Drugs cause misery in our communities and the public has an important role to play in helping Police Scotland target those responsible for the cultivation, supply and sale of illegal substances.

"This recovery also underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

"Anyone with any information or concerns about drugs in their community can call Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."