Two men have been charged after £182,000 worth of cannabis was recovered from a van which was stopped on a Scots motorway.
Police stopped the white Ford Transit on the M74 near junction 6, Hamilton, at around 10.45am on Monday, November 29.
Following extensive searches a quantity of cannabis was recovered with a value of over £182,000.
Two men, aged 27 and 41, have been arrested and charged following the intelligence-led drugs recovery
The pair are expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Tuesday, November 30.
Detective Inspector Craig McPhail said: “Drug misuse brings nothing but misery to our communities and I want to reassure the public that we will continue to use every tool and tactic at our disposal to stop these illegal substances from causing harm on our streets.
“Our work often relies on the support of the public, so if you have any information or concerns about drug misuse, do not hesitate to contact Police Scotland on 101 or report this anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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