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Man charged after 'cannabis worth up to £102k' recovered in Alexandria

Man charged after 'cannabis worth up to £102k' recovered in Alexandria

Glasgow Times20 hours ago
Cops attended a property on Baird Crescent at around 2.30pm on Tuesday, August 19.
Police say they recovered a cannabis cultivation of around 170 plants with an estimated street value of between £42,500 and £102,000.
A 33-year-old man has since been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery.
He is due to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Wednesday, August 20.
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Sergeant Robert MacLean said: 'This recovery highlights our commitment to disrupting drug-related crime in our communities. It also reinforces our ongoing commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious and Organised Crime Strategy.
'Information from the public is vital to our efforts, and I would encourage anyone concerned about drug-related activity to contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively, you can report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.'
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