Drugs bust sees six arrested during joint operation with organised crime
Five men and a woman were due to appear in court on Friday.
Six people have been arrested and charged as part of a long-running investigation into the supply of controlled drugs in Scotland.
The joint investigation between the National Crime Agency (NCA) and Police Scotland saw the recent search of several industrial units in the Glasgow, Stewarton, Paisley and Hamilton areas.
As a result, five men and a woman were arrested at addresses around Glasgow and Coatbridge on Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29, by officers from the Organised Crime Partnership Scotland.
The individuals were all questioned before being charged. They were due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday, May 30.
NCA Regional Head of Investigations Philip Marshall said: 'These arrests are the culmination of a long-running operation into a group suspected of being involved in the supply of controlled drugs. 'The NCA will continue to work closely with our partners in Police Scotland to protect the public from the risks associated with illegal drugs and target those who are believed to manufacture or supply them. 'Our investigation continues following today's arrests.'
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Detective Chief Inspector Laura Sands, Organised Crime Counter Terrorism Unit, said: 'This investigation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. 'Drugs cause misery in our communities and we're committed to working alongside partners to tackle the manufacture and distribution of illegal substances in Scotland.
"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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