Cocaine worth £1.6m seized in Glasgow

Author: Liv ThomsonPublished 14th Oct 2026

Cocaine with an estimated street value of £1.6 million has been recovered in Glasgow.

Around 8pm on Tuesday, 13 October, 2026, officers executed an intelligence-led search warrant at a flat in the Holm Street area.

During the search, a significant quantity of cocaine was recovered, along with a six-figure sum of cash.

A 29-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences. Both are due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 14 October.

Detective Chief Inspector Laura Sands said: “This significant recovery highlights our determination to protect the public by disrupting the trade of illegal drugs and preventing them causing harm in our communities.

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

“Information from the public is vital to help us continue this work and I’d ask anyone with concerns or information about drug crime in their area to report this to us.

“You can contact police directly on 101, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.”

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