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STV News
14-05-2025
- STV News
Three charged after £124,000 of cannabis and cocaine recovered in raids
Three people have been charged after £124,00 worth of cannabis and cocaine was recovered in two raids. Police executed warrants at two addresses in Stevenston and Kilwinning on May 13, where a cannabis cultivation worth up to £120,000 and £4,000 worth of cocaine were discovered, respectively. A 24-year-old man at the first address, a 42-year-old man, and a 38-year-old woman at the second, were arrested and charged. The recoveries are not believed to be linked. Detective inspector Jamie Carruth said: 'These seizures highlight our ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply and protect those in our communities affected by illegal drugs. 'The operations underline our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. 'We work every day to protect the public by preventing drugs being circulated on our streets. 'This is vitally important in addressing the concerns of local people across Ayrshire. 'Information and support from the public is vital to our work, and I would encourage anyone with concerns about drug activity in their area to contact us via 101.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Daily Record
Cannabis and cocaine worth almost £125k seized in Ayrshire drug raids
Police made the seizure and three arrests following two unconnected raids in Stevenston and Kilwinning yesterday, Tuesday, May 13 Drugs worth more than £120,000 have been seized and three people arrested and charged following two unconnected raids in Ayrshire. Police raided two properties in North Ayrshire yesterday, Tuesday, May 13, as part of ongoing action to tackle and disrupt the supply of illegal drugs. In the Misk Knowes area of Stevenston, police discovered a cannabis cultivation which contained plants with a potential street value of up to £120,000. A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection and he is expected to appear at court on today, Wednesday, May 14. In an unconnected raid, police discovered cocaine with an estimated street value of around £4,000 at a property on Byrehill Place in Kilwinning. A 42-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested and charged in connection and they are expected to appear at court at a later date. Detective Inspector Jamie Carruth said: 'These seizures highlight our ongoing efforts to disrupt drug supply and protect those in our communities affected by illegal drugs. 'The operations underline our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country's Serious Organised Crime Strategy. "We work every day to protect the public by preventing drugs being circulated on our streets. This is vitally important in addressing the concerns of local people across Ayrshire. "Information and support from the public is vital to our work and I would encourage anyone with concerns about drug activity in their area to contact us via 101.' A spokesperson for Police Scotland added: 'Three people have been arrested and charged after detectives in Ayrshire executed drugs search warrants at two properties on Tuesday, May 13. 'Officers discovered a cannabis cultivation at a property in the Misk Knowes area of Stevenston, with a potential street value of up to £120,000. 'A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the recovery. 'He is expected to appear at court on Wednesday, May 14. 'A quantity of cocaine was recovered from a property on Byrehill Place, Kilwinning, with an estimated street value of around £4,000. 'A 42-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested and charged. 'They are expected to appear at court at a later date. 'The recoveries are not linked.'
