Cannabis cultivation worth almost half a million pounds discovered in Laurieston

The police were alerted following a report highlighting plants had been seen within a warehouse on Salkeld Street around 12.10pm on Monday.

There is believed to be around 800 plants with an estimated total street value of £480,000.

Detective Sergeant Graham Scott, of Baird Street CID, said: “Enquiries are ongoing however this is an example of how important information from the public can be.”

If anyone has information relating to this incident, contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 1311 of 13 July or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 in confidence.