Transport police have seized more than £160,000 worth of drugs during arrests at Scottish stations.

The first arrest was made by officers at Edinburgh Waverley on November 15.

A man was detained and charged with being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs and £80,000 worth of drugs were recovered.

On Friday a man was detained at Aberdeen station charged with possession of a controlled drug, a firearm and a bladed article. He was also charged with possessing an air weapon without a licence.

An estimated £13,000 worth of drugs, believed to be heroin, was recovered.

On Monday night officers at Glasgow Central stopped a man arriving on a Virgin Trains service and recovered a large quantity of drugs, believed to be cannabis with an estimated street value of £70,000.

Superintendent David Marshall from British Transport Police said: "These are three very impressive seizures which has resulted in an estimated £160,000 worth of drugs being taken off the streets.

"This work underpins why cross border and end-to-end policing on the rail network is extremely vital.

"Our officers can quickly work with BTP colleagues south of the border, as well as other police forces, to share intelligence and intercept drugs.

"These arrests prove that our work to make the railway a hostile environment for criminals to operate is working.

"We will continue to work hard to make sure passengers feel safe and crime is deterred. The public can of course help us achieve this, and I would advise anyone with any concerns to report them to us.

"You can do this by sending a text to us discreetly on 61016."