Cannabis a quarter of a million pounds was seized by police officers from two cars travelling along the M74 motorway. 

Following an intelligence-led operation, Police Scotland made the bust yesterday morning. 

The cars were stopped Northbound along the stretch of road close to Abington. 

Two men - aged 47 and 40 - have been arrested in connection to the recovery. 

The 37-year-old has been charged and is due to appear at Airdrie Sheriff Court today.

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The 40-year-old was released pending further inquiries.
Detective Inspector Cheryl Kelly of Greater Glasgow CID said: "We are committed to disrupting the illegal and harmful supply of drugs in our communities.

"We will use every tool and tactic at our disposal to remove these illegal substances from our streets.

“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.”