TWO men have been arrested in connection with a drug empire worth millions, which spanned across three areas of central Scotland.
The men, aged 28 and 29, were charged with offences in relation to a drugs cultivation operation with an estimated street value of £3.6m.
Police Scotland officers executed warrants in Falkirk on Monday, arresting the men in connection with organised crime in the process.
The men are charged in connection with a number of cannabis cultivations which were discovered in Livingston, Edinburgh, West Calder and Falkirk.
Between the four grows the cultivation operation was estimated to have a seven-figure street value.
Alongside the grows, £80,000 worth of cannabis was recovered in the operation and a further £12,000 in cash.
The men will appear in court at a later date charged in connection with the cannabis grows across central Scotland.
Detective sergeant John Irvine said: “We remain committed to targeting those involved in serious and organised crime in Scotland as we recognise the impact this has on our local communities.
“Disrupting large-scale cannabis cultivations prevents illegal drugs being circulated on our streets.
“This action reiterates our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
“Information from the public is absolutely crucial to our work and we ask anyone with knowledge about drugs activity in their area to call Police Scotland on 101.
“Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”
