Man charged with money laundering after Lockerbie seizure

A man has been arrested and charged following a significant cash seizure in Dumfries and Galloway.

Officers stopped a Peugeot car travelling southbound on the A74 near Lockerbie and seized £85,000 during a search.

A 32-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with money laundering. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A spokesman said: "This activity highlights our efforts to disrupt the activities of anyone involved in criminal activity.

"Our proactive efforts to tackle criminality in our communities is a daily focus and the assistance of the public is key to helping us identify and target those involved.

Officers encourage anyone with information or concerns to contact them via 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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• Dumfries and Galloway
• Police Scotland