Two men arrested after cannabis seized from property in Eaglesfield
An estimated £180,000 worth of drugs was recovered by detectives
Last updated 8th Feb 2024
Dumfries and Galloway Detectives recovered approximately £180,000 worth of cannabis from a property in Eaglesfield.
On Wednesday, 7 February, officers attended the property just after 5.30pm to execute a warrant and found a cultivation.
Two men, 29 and 18 years old, were arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.
Both are expected to go to Dumfries Sheriff Court on Friday, 9 February.
Detective Inspector Graeme Robertson, of Dumfries & Galloway Division CID said: “This represents a significant recovery and is a good example of our efforts to disrupt the drugs trade in our local communities.
“Seizures such as this show our commitment nationally to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious and Organised Crime Strategy.
“We will continue to take all steps to tackle and disrupt individuals involved in drug supply and I encourage anyone with any information to contact Police Scotland on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”