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MNN UK · December 20, 2025 · 1 min read

Police seize £14m of drugs in Scotland during record week

What happened: Scottish police confiscated drugs worth £14 million in a week, including over £8 million of cocaine found in Bellshill on 11 December.

Why it matters:

  • This is the largest drug seizure recorded in Scotland in a single week.
  • The operation targets organised crime and aims to reduce drug availability in communities.

MNN Take: The significant haul reflects intensified law enforcement efforts against drug trafficking, which could disrupt supply chains and improve public safety.

Sources: BBC UK