A teenager has been caught with an alleged quantity of "controlled drugs" in the East End. 

Officers had been chasing the 18-year-old by foot on Altyre Street in Tollcross yesterday.

After a "short" quest, police seized a quantity of illegal substances. 

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A report is due to be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

A statement from Glasgow North East Police Division reads: "Good work by local community officers yesterday who after a short foot chase in Altyre Street, Glasgow.

"Caught an 18-year-old man allegedly in possession of a quantity of controlled drugs.

"A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."