Man 36 due in court after significant cannabis cultivation discovered in West Lothian
A 36-year-old man has been arrested, charged and is expected to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court today, Thursday, 12 June, 2025 after drugs with an estimated street value of around £340,000 were seized in Uphall.
Around 9.40am on Wednesday, 11 June, 2025, officers attended an address in the South Middleton area where a cannabis cultivation was discovered within
Officers said that their enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Sergeant John Irvine said: 'This is a significant recovery and 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.
'In addition, this recovery 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 can call Police Scotland on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.'
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