Police found herbal cannabis worth 500k after pulling over a car on the M74.

Officers arrested and charged a man in connection with the discovery which happened between July and September this year.

It comes as new Police Scotland figures show that millions of pounds worth of illegal drugs were seized between this time period.

This included cops uncovering two large-scale cannabis farms in Glasgow and Livingston.

The plants had a combined value of between £80,000 and £600,000 - a man has been arrested and charged in connection.

The Quarter 2 2023-24 Performance Report details activity by officers across the country, which saw cocaine, heroin and cannabis as well as quantities of cash being recovered. A number of arrests were also made.

A number of arrests were also made.

Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said: “Police Scotland is committed to disrupting the activities of organised criminals, who trade in misery by selling and supplying illegal drugs, and making Scotland a hostile environment for them to operate.

“Our role, working in partnership with others including the members of the country’s Serious Organised Crime Taskforce, is vital in preventing these drugs reaching our streets and adding to the terrible toll of drug deaths.

“Activity detailed in the latest Performance Report underlines our commitment to reducing the harm caused to individuals, families and communities.

“The seizures will impact the activities of those involved and help keep our communities safe.”