A man has been arrested and charged after an estimated £1.2million worth of cocaine was recovered in Dumfries and Galloway.
The 33-year-old man was cuffed in connection with the haul after a Mercedes Benz Sprinter van was stopped on the M74 northbound, near Abington, at around 4.15pm on Thursday, 23 July 2020.
Officers from the Dumfries and Galloway Road Policing department searched the vehicle and found 30kg of coke.
The man is expected to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Friday, 24 July, 2020.
A full report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Detective Superintendent Alan O' Brien, of the Organised Crime Unit, said: “A recovery of this size shows the hard work our committed officers are putting in to help eradicate the supply of drugs in our communities.
“This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and we are determined to continue the disruption and supply of drugs throughout the country.
“I would ask that if anyone has any information relating to the distribution of drugs that they contact officers.
“We will always take action on any intelligence we receive about the supply of drugs and would continue to appeal to anyone who has any concerns to get in contact with police through 101.
"Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
