FOUR men have been arrested and charged in connection with serious and organised crime offences following an investigation by Police Scotland. 

The men, aged 29, 36, 40 and 58, were arrested at around 7.00am this morning after officers were given a search warrant to search properties in Greenock, Gourock and Cambuslang. 

During the search, officers recovered more than £3,500. 

The men will appear at Greenock Sheriff Court at a later date.

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Detective Inspector Robert Bowie said: “This operation reinforces our determination to target serious and organised crime in our communities.

"People’s lives can be ruined by this activity and we are determined to change that.

"Serious and organised crime has no place in our society and this operation should reassure the public that we will continue to disrupt this and any other criminal activity which impacts on our lives and our communities.”