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Glasgow Times
27-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Cannabis worth £120k found in Glasgow city centre flat
Officers removed 350 cannabis plants from a flat on Allison Street, following the execution of a warrant. The bust was part of a successful week for Police Scotland, during which more than £630,000 of drugs were seized. We reported yesterday that 12kg of cocaine, with a value up to £360,000, was found in a home on East Kilbride's Owen Avenue. Cannabis worth £120k found in Glasgow city centre flat (Image: Newsquest) READ NEXT: Man due in court after drugs worth £360k seized in East Kilbride Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry said: 'These seizures mean around £638,000 worth of drugs have been removed from our streets and highlight our dedication to tackling drug crime in Scotland. 'Controlled substances are dangerous and cause real harm to individuals, families and communities. They are illegal for that very reason. 'Working closely with our partners, we remain focused on targeting individuals and organised crime groups, who selfishly exploit vulnerable people solely for their own financial gain. 'Results like these show our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised [[Crime]] Strategy. 'We rely on information from the public and anyone with information or concerns about drugs should contact Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.'
Scotsman
18-06-2025
- Scotsman
Man jailed after £165,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine seized in Edinburgh raid
A man has been sentenced to two years and eight months behind bars after police recovered a significant quantity of drugs at an Edinburgh property. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Ardit Mazrreku, 27, was sentenced today at the High Court in Edinburgh for being concerned in drug dealing in the capital in September 2024. On September 24 last year, officers searched a property on Ratcliffe Terrace where they recovered cannabis and cocaine with an estimated street value of £165,000. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ardit Mazrreku, 27 was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 18 June | Police Scotland Sergeant Mark Walker said: 'Police Scotland is committed to removing illegal substances from our communities and we will take all measures to disrupt those involved in the drug trade. "This arrest and conviction underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. Recoveries such as this rely on information from people who do not tolerate the scourge of drugs in their neighbourhoods." Anyone with concerns about drugs in their community can contact Police Scotland via 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Glasgow Times
13-06-2025
- Glasgow Times
Cannabis farm worth more than £1m found in Greenock
The discovery was made after officers executed a warrant at a property in Clarence Street on Thursday, June 5. An extensive cannabis cultivation was found inside, with the drugs having an estimated street value of £1,306,200. Five men, aged 17, 23, 26, 38 and 50 were arrested and charged in connection with drug offences. They appeared at Greenock Sheriff Court on Friday, June 6. Sergeant Gary Arthur said: "This is a significant recovery and is an example of our efforts to disrupt the trade in illegal drugs in Scotland. "It also underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. "We would continue to urge anyone with information or concerns about drugs and firearms activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Scotsman
12-06-2025
- Scotsman
36-year-old man arrested after £340,000 Uphall drugs bust
A 36-year-old man has been arrested after drugs with an estimated street value of around £340,000 were recovered in Uphall Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged after Police Scotland discovered a cannabis cultivation worth an estimated £340,000 at an address in Uphall. Around 9.40am on Wednesday, 11 June officers attended an address in the South Middleton area where the cannabis cultivation was discovered within. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The individual is expected to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court today. Police, who called the bust a 'significant recovery', said 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."
Edinburgh Live
26-04-2025
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian duo arrested as police raid properties and make discovery worth 190k
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Police have arrested two males in West Lothian after drugs worth around £190,000 were discovered within properties. Around 9.30am on Friday, April 25, officers executed a warrant at a property in the Elm Square are of East Whitburn and a bladed weapon and cannabis were recovered. Officers also executed a warrant at a property in the Marches Drive area of Armadale where cocaine and cannabis, along with illegal ornamental weapons, were recovered. A property in the Wood Drive area of Whitburn was also searched and a significant amount of cocaine and cannabis was recovered. The men, aged 25 and 30, were released on an undertaking to appear in court at a later date. Detective Sergeant John Irvine said: 'Drugs cause misery in our communities and Police Scotland is determined to disrupt the supply of illegal substances and trace those involved. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages 'This recovery underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. 'Information from the public is absolutely crucial to our work and we urge anyone with knowledge or concerns about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.'
