Three people have been charged after drugs worth nearly £115,000 were seized during raids in Bellshill, Lanarkshire. Officers from the Organised Crime Partnership executed search warrants at two properties on Babylon Road and Liberty Road on Friday 30 October, recovering large quantities of cocaine at both addresses and cash at Liberty Road.

Who has been charged

A 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with serious and organised crime and drugs offences. A 34-year-old woman has been charged in connection with serious and organised crime and proceeds of crime offences, while a 59-year-old man has been charged in connection with drugs offences. The charges are allegations at this stage and have not been tested in court.

Court date

All three are expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday 2 November 2026. Detective Inspector Thomas Carey said the recovery sends a strong message that the sale and supply of illegal drugs, which cause harm and misery in communities, will not be tolerated. Police described the operation as intelligence-led.

What happens next

At the court appearance, the charges against the three accused will be put to them and the case will proceed through the Scottish courts. Until the case is heard, the charges remain allegations, and the accused are presumed innocent unless proved otherwise. Police have not released further details of the quantities seized beyond the estimated street value.