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Man arrested in connection with Hamilton drug raid where £17k worth of cannabis and five-figure sum of cash found

A man has been arrested in connection with a drug raid in Hamilton.

Police allegedly found cannabis worth £17,000 as well as a five-figure sum of cash during a recovery operation in the town yesterday (July 21).

A 49-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident but has been released on undertaking to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court at a later date.

During the raid, two flats and a car were searched.

Detective Inspector Laura Sands, of Lanarkshire CID said: “This recovery highlights our continued commitment in Lanarkshire to disrupting drug activity and supply within our communities.

“If you have information or concerns about drugs within the local community, do not hesitate to contact us on 101. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

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