Man due in court in connection with alleged drug recovery in East Kilbride

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A man has been charged after illegal drugs worth hundreds of pounds were allegedly recovered in East Kilbride.At around 8.40pm on Thursday, August 8, it is claimed plain clothes officers stopped a man on Darwin Road and cocaine and cannabis with an estimated street value of £700 was recovered.A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal. Chief Inspector Ferguson, of Lanarkshire Police Division, said: "This is a good recovery by officers and I would urge anyone who has concerns or information about the sale and supply of drugs in their area to contact Police Scotland via 101. "Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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