Scots Audi driver 'snared with significant drug haul' during police search
The Audi was pictured on a recovery truck.
A Scots motorist is said to have been caught with a huge drug haul after being pulled over in his Audi for a traffic stop on a city centre street.
The incident in question took place in Glasgow city centre on Friday, June 6, 2025, and saw officers pulling over the grey Audi pictured above.
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Glasgow Live reports that police say that a significant quantity of class A and B drugs were recovered following a search of the vehicle in question.
It is understood that the vehicle was seized and the driver was reported for numerous offences. A picture shows the car sitting on the back of a recovery truck.
The picture was taken on Ingram Street in the city centre. The Replay denim clothing store, which is situated on the street, is visible in the background of the photograph.
A spokesperson for Road Police Scotland said: "The driver of this vehicle was stopped regarding a road traffic matter within Glasgow city centre on Friday.
"The vehicle was then searched and during this a significant quantity of class A and B drugs were recovered. The vehicle was seized and driver reported for numerous offences. Great work and another fantastic example of disrupting criminal activities."
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