Two charged following drugs recovery in Ayrshire
£65,000 worth of herbal cannabis has been found in Beith
Two men have been arrested following the discovery of herbal cannabis in Beith.
Around 2 on Wednesday afternoon officers stopped and searched a man in Townhead recovering drugs with a street value of around £65,000.
A 20-year-old male - and another aged 59 - are being held in connection with the discovery.
Superintendent Stephen Elliott said: "These operations underline our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy. We will not tolerate illegal drugs in our communities. Information from the public is absolutely crucial to our work and we ask anyone with knowledge about drugs activity in their area to contact us via 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously."