Road Policing officers in Dumfries and Galloway have recovered cannabis, with an estimated street value of around £100,000, following a routine stop on the A74M near Johnstonebridge.
The recovery involved a Toyota Prius, which was stopped near to Junction 16, around 10.10am on Tuesday, 18 October, 2022.
Three men – aged 28, 33 and 44 – have been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery. They are expected to appear in court at a later date.
Sergeant Jonny Edgar, from Dumfries and Galloway Road Policing Unit, said: “This recovery, and the good work involved from officers, shows that we will use every tool and tactic at our disposal to remove illegal drugs from our communities.
“If you have any information or concerns about drug misuse or wider criminality in your area, do not hesitate to contact us on 101 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
