Three arrested after £115,000 cocaine recovered in Bellshill raid

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 10:58 · Archive

Police recovered large quantities of cocaine valued at nearly £115,000 from two properties in Bellshill during a Friday raid.

Police Scotland recovered cocaine with an estimated street value of nearly £115,000 from two properties in Bellshill during an intelligence-led operation on Friday. Large quantities of the drug were discovered at addresses on Babylon Road and Liberty Road, with cash also seized at the Liberty Road property.

Three people were arrested. A 34-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were charged with serious and organised crime offences as well as drugs and proceeds of crime offences. A 59-year-old man was charged with drugs offences. All three are expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.

Detective Inspector Thomas Carey said the recovery sends 'a strong message that the sale and supply of illegal drugs, which cause harm and misery in our communities, will not be tolerated'. He described it as 'a significant recovery' and said it highlights Police Scotland's commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce. The force urged anyone with information about drugs activity or serious organised crime to contact police or Crimestoppers.

How it is being reported

• Three charged after police seize almost £115,000 worth of drugsPolice said that cocaine was discovered at both addressesThe Herald · 31 Oct, 12:42
• Three charged after drugs worth almost £115,000 seizedPolice Scotland said large quantities of cocaine were recovered from two addresses in Bellshill.BBC Glasgow And West · 31 Oct, 10:35
• Trio arrested after '£115K worth of cocaine' recovered in Bellshill raidPolice have said the "significant" recovery on Friday "sends a strong message" to those selling drugs in Greater Glasgow.Glasgow Live · 31 Oct, 10:16

In this story: Police Scotland · Bellshill · Hamilton Sheriff Court · Crimestoppers · Thomas Carey · Greater Glasgow

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