Police seized £15,000 worth of cannabis in a van at a Highlands ferry terminal.
A man has been arrested and charged following the police operation in Caithness.
The discovery was made during a search at the Gills Bay Ferry Terminal in Cannisbay on Tuesday.
Officers questioned the driver of a Mercedes Veto Transporter van and then carried out a search of the vehicle and found one kilogram of cannabis.
The 54-year-old was arrested at the scene and made a first appearance at Wick Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
Chief Inspector Jamie Wilson, Local Area Commander for Caithness, said: “A large part of Operation Ruling involves intelligence gathering and then utilising Police Scotland’s various specialist departments to support the excellent work being undertaken by Caithness’s local officers on a daily basis.
“This has once again paid dividends, as a significant quantity of cannabis has been seized before it could be distributed within communities throughout the Highlands and Islands.”
