Man charged after £184,000 of cocaine seized in raid
A man has been charged after cocaine worth around £184,000 was seized in a raid in Falkirk.
Officers made the discovery while raiding a premises on Broad Street in Denny on Friday evening.
Cocaine with an estimated street value of £184,000 was recovered from the premises alongside a four-figure sum of cash.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.
The man is expected to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Detective inspector John Currie said: 'This seizure highlights our ongoing efforts to disrupt the drug supply and protect those in our communities affected by illegal drugs.
'The operation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
'We work every day to protect the public by preventing drugs being circulated on our streets. This is vitally important in addressing the concerns of local people in the Forth Valley area.
'Information and support from the public is vital to our work and I would encourage anyone with concerns about drug activity in their area to contact us via 101.'
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