Three men are charged with drug and organised crime offences after a £1 million cocaine haul in West Lothian.
Police Scotland said they arrested four people. The arrests happened on Thursday, February 6, in West Lothian. This was part of fighting organized crime. Police searched places like Fauldhouse and Livingston. They found a lot of cocaine, about 21.5 kg.
The cocaine’s street value is around £1,000,000. They also found £80,000 in cash. The men are 29, 35, and 54 years old. They went to court on Monday, February 10.
The woman, who is 54, was released. Police still need to ask her more questions. This activity is part of Operation Silhouette. This operation targets serious crime groups.
The Serious and Organised Crime Unit leads it. The investigation is still going on now. Detective Superintendent Steven Elliott spoke about the seizure. He said it shows their effort to stop drug supply. He wants to protect communities from illegal drugs.
He added they work daily to keep the public safe. They aim to prevent drugs from circulating. Addressing local concerns is important. The operation shows their commitment to fighting crime. Elliott encourages people to report drug activity. You can contact them by calling 101. Public help is vital to their work.
