Police have announced a clampdown on prohibited items in a jail near Glasgow.

The force took to Low Moss in Bishopbriggs as part of a joint operation with the Scottish Prison Service.

During the search, a knife was recovered and a van was seized for no insurance.

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Local officers and staff from the Scottish Prison Service took part in a joint operation to clampdown on prohibited items being taken into HMP Low Moss.

"Officers recovered a knife and a vehicle was seized for no insurance.

"Similar operations will take place without warning."