Man charged after police recover drugs worth £400,000 from property in Forres

A man has been charged after police seized drugs worth an estimated £400,000 from a property in Moray.

Police say the 54-year-old man was found in possession of cocaine when officers stopped and searched him in Leys Road, Forres on Wednesday, October 14.

A quantity of cannabis and cash was later recovered during a search of a property in the town.

The man was arrested and charged in connection and was due to appear at Elgin Sheriff Court on Thursday.

Detective Sergeant Jamie Stewart said: “This recovery demonstrates we will not tolerate illegal drugs in our communities.

“We are determined to protect the public from this harmful criminality by disrupting the cultivation and sale of illegal substances and preventing them being circulated in our communities.

“This action underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

“Information from the public is absolutely crucial to our work and we ask anyone with knowledge about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”