Cannabis haul worth nearly £1million discovered in Scots town
Police described the find as 'very significant'
COPS SWOOP Cannabis haul worth nearly £1million discovered in Scots town
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A £1MILLION cannabis haul has been uncovered after police raided a derelict shop.
Officers found the plants after swooping on the shuttered premises in Shotts, Lanarkshire.
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The plants were discovered following a search on a premises in Shotts, Lanarkshire
A man, 51, has been charged in connection with the 'very significant' discovery.
Sergeant John Logan said: 'This is 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.
'This recovery also underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
'Anyone with any information or concerns about drugs in their community should call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.'
Police made the find after searching the shop unit just minutes from a busy council-run sports centre.
They recovered hundreds of plants around 9am yesterday.
The 51-year-old is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court in the coming days.
Police say enquiries are continuing.
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