Drugs worth almost £300,000 recovered by police in Wishaw
Two men aged 27 and 35 have appeared in Hamilton Sheriff Court
Last updated 27th Feb 2022
Two men have appeared in court after almost £300,000 worth of drugs were recovered by police in Wishaw.
Officers stopped a car on Overtown Main Street around 3pm on Wednesday before searching a property on Greenlaw Avenue in Coltness.
Around 1 kilogram of cocaine, 22kg of herbal cannabis and 26,200 diazepam tablets were discovered along with £63,000 in cash.
Sergeant John Watson from Cambuslang Police Station said: "This was significant recovery and as a result, thousands of pounds worth of drugs are off the streets.
"I want to reassure the public that Police Scotland will continue to use every tool and tactic at our disposal to disrupt the activities of those involved in serious organised crime.
"Serious organised crime and drugs misuse brings nothing but misery to our local communities.
"We urge the public to report any information or concerns they have about controlled drugs in their area, to contact Police Scotland on 101 or report this anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."