A man has been arrested after being stopped in Rutherglen by plain-clothed cops.

Officers from the priority police team stopped the man on Lochaber Drive in the town at around 9.30pm on Thursday, August 22.

Police say they then allegedly recovered a quantity of white powder and cash.


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The force's dog unit then attended and allegedly recovered cocaine, MDMA, ecstasy, and LSD.

Following that, the 31-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection.

He is due to appear in court at a later date.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and tackling those involved in the supply of drugs is a priority for Police Scotland.

“The public has an important role to play, and we encourage anyone who has any information or concerns about drugs to contact Police Scotland via 101 or anonymously to Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.”