A 25-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following a drug recovery near Lockerbie.
Around 8.25pm on Friday, 4 April, 2025, officers acting on intelligence stopped a car on the M74 near Lockerbie.
Heroin with an estimated street value of £180,000 was recovered.
The 25-year-old woman was released on an undertaking to appear at Dumfries Sheriff Court at a later date.
Detective Superintendent Steven Elliott said: “This was a significant drugs recovery that has taken £180,000 worth of drugs out of our communities.
“Drugs cause misery in our communities and we are committed to disrupting their supply.
“This recovery highlights the important work being carried out as part of the Serious Organised Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
“We encourage anyone with information or concerns about drug-related activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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