Man arrested as police seize £210k worth of cocaine

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A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged after police recovered an estimated £210,000 worth of cocaine from a car in Glasgow.

Officers discovered the drugs during a search of a vehicle on Glenalmond street.

The man is due to appear in court in connection with the recovery on Monday.

Police Scotland said the force are committed to removing illegal substances from communities.

Det Supt Steven Elliot added: "This arrest underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

“Recoveries such as this rely on information from people who do not tolerate the scourge of drugs in their neighbourhoods.

"Anyone with concerns about drugs in their community can contact us, external."

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