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Police have seized more than £2.3million worth of cannabis from Scotland’s streets following a series of recoveries in recent weeks.
Officers recovered a quantity with an estimated street value of £436,400 from the Glencoe Street area of Glasgow on Thursday, March 20.
A day later, police in Aberdeen seized a cannabis haul valued at £1million – the largest recovery of the recent operations undertaken.
Further large recoveries in Glasgow, Dundee, Livingston, Cumbernauld and Clackmannanshire also saw significant quantities of drugs seized.
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A total of 14 men were arrested and charged in connection with these operations.
Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: “These seizures 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.
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“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.
“This shows our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
“Results like these rely on 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.”
“}]] A £1million haul was recovered in Aberdeen while more than £430,000 of cannabis was found in Glasgow, with 14 men charged in connection with recent raids across Scotland. Read More
