Four arrested in Stevenston as Ayrshire police raid cannabis farm worth £2m
Four men are due in Kilmarnock Sheriff Court today charged with offences related to a £2m cannabis cultivation in Stevenston
Last updated 5th Apr 2023
Police in Ayrshire have recovered a cannabis cultivation with a street value of £2,000,000.
Ayrshire detectives have arrested and charged four men following the recovery of the drugs on Tuesday 4 April.
A crime team were carrying out a search warrant inside a building at Ardeer Industrial Estate in Stevenston when they found the drugs.
The four men, aged 30,32,34 and 36 are all now in police custody and are expected to make an appearance at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court today.
Detective Sergeant Terry McEwan said: “Drug misuse brings nothing but misery to our communities and I want to reassure the people of Ayrshire that we will continue to use every tool and tactic at our disposal to remove these illegal substances from the community.
“Our work often relies on the support of the public, so if you have any information or concerns about drug misuse, do not hesitate to contact Police Scotland on 101 or report this anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”