Politics · 2 August 2026

Police seize £375,000 of cannabis from van at Cairnryan ferry port

Border checks at the Cairnryan ferry port led police to a van carrying a strong drug smell on Friday. Officers searched the vehicle and seized herbal cannabis estimated to be worth £375,000. Monday will see a 43-year-old man and an 18-year-old man face charges when they attend Dumfries Sheriff Court.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 August 2026 at 3:39

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