A WOMAN who was caught with half a million pounds worth of drugs has been jailed.

Natalie Walker, 38, was arrested and charged following an intelligence-led operation in Hamilton.

The Etizolam tablets, also known as street Valium, were found at her home in Valley Court in April last year.

She was sentenced at Hamilton Sheriff Court today.

Glasgow Times:

Detective Sergeant Gary Crossan, of Lanarkshire CID, welcomed the outcome.

He said: “As a result of excellent police work, a significant quantity of drugs were removed from our streets and the perpetrator has now been jailed.

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“Officers are committed to tackling the harmful supply of drugs within our communities and we will act on any information that will help trace those involved in the distribution of these illegal substances.

“I would ask if anyone with knowledge of drugs or who has any concerns about this kind of crime to get in touch with us via 101 or by making a report anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”