Police Scotland has seized almost £80 million worth of illegal drugs across the country during 2025 as part of continued efforts to disrupt organised crime and protect communities.
Significant recoveries were made throughout the year between January and December, including multiple large scale cannabis cultivations and high value cocaine seizures.
The largest cannabis cultivation ever discovered in Scotland was uncovered in Kirkcaldy in June, with plants estimated to be worth £12 million.
More than £24 million worth of drugs was seized in December alone, including one of the country’s largest cocaine recoveries, valued at more than £8 million, following the execution of a warrant in Bellshill on Thursday 11 December.
In February, four people were arrested in West Lothian after officers recovered around £1 million worth of cocaine.
Just under 2,000 cannabis plants, with an estimated street value of £3.2 million, were seized from a warehouse in Cowdenbeath in June.
Police Scotland also confirmed more than 20 arrests in August as part of an ongoing operation targeting serious organised crime in Aberdeen, where heroin and cocaine valued at over £1.3 million were recovered.
A further £1 million worth of cannabis was seized in Aberdeen in March following the execution of warrants in the area.
In June, five men aged between 17 and 50 were arrested and charged after officers recovered more than £1.3 million worth of cannabis in Greenock.
Police say arrests have been made in connection with many of the seizures, with further enquiries continuing into other cases.
Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry said:
“We work tirelessly every day to disrupt drug supply and protect communities and those affected by illegal drugs.
“These seizures, many of which were significant in scale and value, highlight the ongoing work that is put in to tackling drug crime across the country and bring those responsible to justice.
“We act on intelligence and use all available resources at our disposal to disrupt the production and supply of controlled drugs.
“Working closely with our partners, we remain focused on targeting individuals and organised crime groups, who exploit vulnerable people solely for financial gain.
“The seizure of controlled drugs at this scale shows our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
“Action like this is only possible through the continued support of our communities.
“Anyone with information or concerns about drugs should contact Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“I can assure you that you will be listened to and the information you provide could prove vital in helping us identify those involved in criminality.”
