Man arrested and charged in connection with drugs recovery on M74

A 63-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a drugs recovery near Lockerbie.

Around 9.15pm on Wednesday, 11 June, 2025, officers stopped a vehicle travelling on the M74.

A quantity of cocaine, with an estimated street value of £250,000, was recovered.

The man is expected to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court on Thursday, 12 June.

Detective Chief Inspector Laura Sands said: "Drugs cause misery in our communities, and we are determined to disrupt the supply of illegal substances and trace those involved.

"This recovery means a significant quantity of drugs will not end up on our streets and 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."

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Man arrested and charged in connection with drugs recovery on M74

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