5kg of cannabis seized in Neilston raid as dealer charged

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Police say more than five kilos of cannabis have been seized after a targeted raid in Neilston.

Officers from East Renfrewshire carried out a search warrant at a property in the village, where they recovered approximately 5.3kg of the Class B drug.

One suspected dealer has been charged in connection with the haul, which forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the supply of drugs in the area.

Police have urged anyone with concerns about drug dealing in their community to come forward, either directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers.

Police say more than five kilos of cannabis have been seized after a targeted raid in Neilston. (Image: Police Scotland)

A Police Scotland post on X said: โ€œWe are tackling the harmful supply of drugs.

โ€œOne drug dealer charged.

โ€œ5.3Kg of cannabis seized after a search warrant at a property in Neilston.

โ€œTo report drug dealing contact Police or Crimestoppers anonymously.โ€

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