Three cannabis farms uncovered in Glasgow police operations

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 2 Nov, 15:22 · Archive

Police discovered three separate cannabis cultivation operations in Glasgow, with drugs worth up to £145,800 seized from one property.

Police in Glasgow have dismantled three cannabis cultivation operations in separate raids over recent months. The largest discovery came on 17 July 2026 at a property in Maryhill, where officers found 243 cannabis plants, a lighting unit and thermometers. The plants were valued at up to £145,800. A 50-year-old man was arrested at the scene.

On 17 August 2026, police conducted a raid in Townhead after officers noticed a man carrying a weighted box and detected a strong smell of cannabis. Officers found 158 cannabis plants at the flat, with the drugs valued between £31,600 and £94,800. A 41-year-old man was arrested. When questioned, he claimed he was 'tricked' into the operation.

A third drugs raid occurred on 1 November 2026 at an address on Ruby Street in Dalmarnock, where police recovered cocaine, cannabis and MDMA worth approximately £9,200 alongside a five-figure cash haul. A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with this recovery. All three men have been remanded in custody pending sentencing or court proceedings.

How it is being reported

• Police recover £9k worth of cocaine, cannabis and MDMA in drugs bust in Glasgow's east endThe discovery was made at an address on Ruby Street on Sunday, November 1.Glasgow Live · 2 Nov, 15:05
• Cocaine, cannabis and MDMA found in Dalmarnock drugs raidA Glasgow drugs raid has uncovered cocaine, cannabis and MDMA worth around £9,200 alongside a five-figure cash haul.Glasgow Times · 2 Nov, 14:47
• First offender caught with £145,800 cannabis farm inside Glasgow homeA first offender has admitted being concerned in the supply of cannabis after police discovered 243 plants worth up to £145,800 at a Maryhill home.Glasgow Times · 1 Nov, 06:00
• Man's bizarre excuse after cops uncover £94k cannabis farm at Glasgow flatA man caught with £94,800 of drugs at a property claimed he was 'tricked' into it.Glasgow Times · 1 Nov, 06:00

In this story: Nhat Nguyen · Ngoc Quy Pham · Glasgow · Maryhill · Townhead · Dalmarnock · Police Scotland · Glasgow Sheriff Court

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