Cops have found '£1.8million of drugs' during a property raid in Glasgow.
Police say on Thursday, June 6, officers carried out a search warrant at a property in Wallacewell Road in the city's Robroyston as part of an intelligence-led operation.
During it, the force claims they discovered 22.8 kilograms of the Class A drug - cocaine.
Officers say the drugs seized have an estimated street value of £1.8million.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection.
He is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, June 10.
Detective Chief Inspector Laura Sands from Police Scotland’s Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit said: “This is a very significant recovery and sends a clear message that we will not tolerate illegal drugs in our communities and our officers are determined to protect members of the public from this harmful criminality.
“It also underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy and we will continue to work with partner agencies to tackle this issue and make our communities safer.
“Information from the public is absolutely crucial to our work and we would continue to urge anyone with knowledge or concerns about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101.
"You can also speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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