Cannabis plants worth £954,000 seized and man arrested and charged – Dumfries

 Officers searched a property in Friars Vennel, Dumfries under warrant at around 1pm on Sunday, 1 February, 2026.

Cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £954,000 were recovered and a 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.

He is expected to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court on Monday, 2 February, 2026.

A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detective Sergeant Allister Queen said:

“This is a very significant recovery and 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.

"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."