Operation targets drug dealing in Glasgow city centre
Officers in Glasgow have carried out a coordinated operation targeting drug dealing activity in the city centre.
On the morning of Wednesday, 12 November, 2025, officers from Greater Glasgow Division’s Serious and Organised Crime Proactive team, supported by local officers and specialist resources, executed warrants at five addresses in the Gorbals, Possilpark, Cambuslang and Maryhill areas.
Three men, aged 33, 23 and 21, were arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences. The men are due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday, 13 November.
Crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis, with an estimated street value of up to £17,270, as well as £5,450 in cash, were recovered.
Throughout the day, more than 20 officers carried out patrols across city centre and the Clydeside area to target those involved in the supply and misuse of drugs.
Detective Inspector Tam Carey said: “Today’s activity forms part of sustained, intelligence-led work to target those involved in the supply of drugs within the Glasgow city centre.
“We will use every tactic available to gather evidence, identify offenders and dismantle the networks that exploit vulnerable people and profit from harm.
“Drug dealing and associated criminality have a devastating impact, and we will continue to take action to disrupt those responsible and bring them to justice.”
Chief Inspector Nigel Thacker said: “We know that drug activity in the city centre can impact on those who live, work and visit the area and it contributes to wider safety concerns.
“We work closely with our partners, including Glasgow City Council, local businesses, and support services, to tackle drug-related crime and ensure anyone who is vulnerable receives the help and safeguarding they need.
“This operation highlights our ongoing commitment to keeping the city centre safe and we will continue to take firm but proportionate action against those involved in criminality.
“We also cannot do this alone. The support of the public is vital – if you have concerns about drug activity or other crime in the city centre, please contact Police Scotland on 101, or report anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
