Highlands crime: Man arrested with £600k of cocaine in car near Fort William
The car was searched on Friday.
A man is due to appear in court after a quantity of cocaine worth an estimated street value of £600,000 was discovered in the Highlands.
Officers searched a car on the A82 just south of Fort William around 1.50pm on Friday.
During the vehicle search, officers discovered a quantity of cocaine.
A 55-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection.
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He is due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court on Monday.
Detective Inspector Angus Morrison said: "This very significant recovery sends a clear message that we will not tolerate illegal drugs in our communities.
“Our officers are determined to protect the public from this harmful criminality by disrupting the sale of illegal substances, preventing them being circulated on the streets of Scotland and addressing the concerns of local people.
“This action underlines 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."