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Scottish Sun
13-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Cannabis haul worth nearly £1million discovered in Scots town
Police described the find as 'very significant' COPS SWOOP Cannabis haul worth nearly £1million discovered in Scots town Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A £1MILLION cannabis haul has been uncovered after police raided a derelict shop. Officers found the plants after swooping on the shuttered premises in Shotts, Lanarkshire. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Police found the massive £1million cannabis haul in an empty shop 2 The plants were discovered following a search on a premises in Shotts, Lanarkshire A man, 51, has been charged in connection with the 'very significant' discovery. Sergeant John Logan said: 'This 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. 'This recovery also 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 should call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.' Police made the find after searching the shop unit just minutes from a busy council-run sports centre. They recovered hundreds of plants around 9am yesterday. The 51-year-old is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court in the coming days. Police say enquiries are continuing.
Glasgow Times
13-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
'Drugs worth nearly £1m' recovered from property in Shotts
Officers executed a warrant at a premises on High Street in Shotts at around 9am on Thursday, June 12. A cannabis cultivation was reportedly discovered within. It is alleged that the drugs had an estimated street value of around £997,800. Police confirmed a 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection. He is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday, June 13. READ NEXT: Travel warnings as Glasgow braces for thunderstorms Cops say enquiries remain ongoing. Sergeant John Logan said: 'This is a very 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. "This recovery also 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."
The National
13-06-2025
- The National
Police seize nearly £1m of drugs in North Lanarkshire
Officers with a warrant found a cannabis cultivation at premises on High Street in Shotts on Thursday morning. Police said the drugs have an estimated street value of around £997,800. A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the discovery, and will appear in court in due course, police said. READ MORE: Charles Rennie Mackintosh building 'at significant risk' from O2 ABC plan Sergeant John Logan said: 'This is a very 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.' Anyone with information about drugs in their community is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
STV News
13-06-2025
- STV News
Man charged after cannabis farm worth almost £1m seized in raid
A man has been charged after a cannabis farm worth almost £1m was seized following a raid in North Lanarkshire. Officers raided a premises on High Street in Shotts at around 9am on Thursday. Inside the premises, a cannabis cultivation with an estimated street value of £997,800 was discovered. A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery. He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday. Police Scotland said enquiries into the incident are ongoing and urged anyone with information to come forward. Sergeant John Logan said: 'This is a very 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. 'This recovery also 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.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
13-06-2025
- Daily Record
Drugs worth almost £1 million recovered from address in Shotts
Around 9am on Thursday, June 12, officers acting under warrant attended a premises on High Street where a cannabis cultivation, with an estimated street value of £997,800 was discovered within. Drugs worth almost £1 million have been recovered in Shotts. Around 9am on Thursday, June 12, officers acting under warrant attended a premises on High Street where a cannabis cultivation, with an estimated street value of £997,800 was discovered within. A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection, and is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court today (Friday, 13 June). Enquiries are ongoing. Sergeant John Logan said: 'This is a very 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. 'This recovery also 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.'
