A DRUGS bust in Glasgow has seen three men arrested and charged over huge hauls.
Police stopped and searched a Volkswagen Scirocco at around 10am on Friday, February 4 and recovered a large quantity of cocaine and suspected MDMA along with a four-figure sum of cash
Cocaine, MDMA and heroin were then found along with mixing agent at a nearby property, thought to be worth around £83,350.
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Two men aged 18 and 25 were arrested and charged in connection and were released on an undertaking to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.
Officers then received further intelligence relating to Wallace Street and stopped a Volkswagen Golf later that day at around 6.35pm.
Cops then searched further properties in Glasgow and Wishaw unearthing around £37,000 in heroin, cocaine and herbal cannabis. A 37-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection and will appear at Glasgow Sherrif Court today.
It is not yet clear if these incidents are linked
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Detective Inspector Craig McPhail, said: “This was significant recovery. I want to reassure the public that Police Scotland will continue to use every tool and tactic at our disposal to disrupt the activities of those involved in serious organised crime.
“Our work often relies on the support of the public, so if you have any information or concerns about serious organised crime or drug misuse, do not hesitate to contact Police Scotland on 101 or report this anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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