'Drugs' found in Coatbridge as three people charged
Officers searched two cars between 10.40am and 3.30pm on Monday, April 21, during which they allegedly discovered a "substantial quantity" of the drugs where found.
A 53-year-old man, a 35-year-old man, and a 43-year-old woman have been charged in connection with drug supply offences.
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Reports have been submitted to Airdrie Sheriff Court.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland North Lanarkshire said: "Between 10.40am and 3.30pm on Monday, April 21, 2025, officers on patrol in the Coatbridge area carried out searches of two cars.
"From these searches, a substantial quantity of controlled drugs was recovered, including Cannabis and Diamorphine.
"This has resulted in two men (53, 35), and a woman (43) being charged with drug supply offences, with reports being submitted to Airdrie Sheriff Court."
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