Police in county drugs raids

One man was arrested and a further three people were reported to the Procurator Fiscal following police drug raids across Ayrshire.

Officers raided a property in Ayr’s Russell Drive in an effort to target people suspected of being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.

They found £ 9,000 in cash and Class A and B drugs with a street value of £ 4,000, at the combined addresses.

In total five properties across the county were searched last Wednesday.

Raids also took place in Irvine, and Kilmarnock.

The operation saw a 30 year- old man arrested in Irvine.

He was charged and held in police custody pending an appearance in court.

And a 25 year- old man and two women, aged 38 and 55, were reported to the Procurator Fiscal for alleged drug dealing- related offences.

Detective Inspector Ross Black, of Ayrshire Proactive Policing, said: “The operation forms part of a national day of action focusing on those involved in exploiting vulnerable people in our communities through drug dealing and drug misuse.

“Th i s o p e r a t i o n a l s o incorporates # CountyLines in partnership with Crimestoppers, which tackles those travelling criminals from other areas setting up illicit drugs businesses across Scotland.

“From the operation, officers recovered over £ 9,000 in cash believed to be used in the illicit drugs business along with class A and B drugs with an estimated street value of £ 4,000.

“Officers will continue to take drugs off the streets of Ayrshire and will focus on bringing those involved in dealing drugs to justice.

“I would like to thank the communities of Ayrshire for their support.

“Work like that seen across Ayrshire is not possible without the continued support of the community.”