A van driver has been found with £920,000 worth of cocaine in a major drugs bust on the M74 in Lanarkshire.Kurtis Taylor, 30, was stopped by Police Scotland’s Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit on the busy motorway near Lesmahagow in September 2023.The 30-year-old was found with a large quantity of the Class A drug.
He pleaded guilty at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, May 15.Detective Superintendent Steven Elliot of Police Scotland’s Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit said: “This seizure has undoubtedly caused significant disruption to the local supply chain of illegal substances, underlining our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.“Police Scotland will not allow criminals and organised crime groups to profit from other people’s misery.
We know that individuals and communities are deeply affected by the drugs trade.“Information from the public is vital as part of our work to bring those responsible for making and supplying illegal substances to justice.“Anyone who has information or concerns about the sale and supply of drugs is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101.
Alternatively, if you’d prefer to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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