A police raid in Hamilton has uncovered one million street valium tablets worth an estimated £500,000.
Police swooped on a property in Valley Court at around 11am on Tuesday, April 8, after receiving intelligence about alleged drug supply.
They discovered the potentially lethal haul of Etizolam tablets - better known as street valium.
A 37-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the massive seizure and was due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday, April 9.
Detective Sergeant Gary Crossan, of Lanarkshire CID, said: “This was a significant recovery that has kept a large quantity of drugs off our streets.
“Police Scotland is 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 has any concerns surrounding drugs in their area that they get in contact with police.
“Police Scotland can be contacted by calling 101 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Etizolam is described as a benzodiazepine-like substance similar to Valium, but is 10 times more toxic.
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