Cannabis worth more than a million pounds has been recovered in East Whitburn following a police raid, leading to the arrest and charge of two men.

Cannabis worth more than a million pounds has been recovered in West Lothian following a police raid.

Police discovered the massive cannabis cultivation, estimated at between 1000 and 12000 plants, at a property in the Redmill area of East Whitburn following an early morning raid on Thursday, 27 November,

A 47-year-old man and a 44-year-old man have been arrested and charged in connection. They are due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Friday, 28 November.

Enquiries into the full circumstances are ongoing.

Calling the recovery “significant”, Detective Sergeant John Irvine said that taking drugs off the streets is a priority for Police Scotland.

He said: “This significant recovery underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy. Taking drugs off the street is a priority for Police Scotland.

“Drugs cause misery in our communities, and the public has a vital role in helping us to trace those involved in the supply of illegal substances.

“Anyone with information or concerns about drugs should contact us via 101 or make a call to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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