Man arrested in connection with drugs offences in Ayrshire

Operation Designate

Around 7.10pm on Tuesday, 23 August 2022, officers acting under warrant, searched a house in Netherthird Road, Cumnock.

A quantity of Class A and B drugs, believed to be cocaine and cannabis, were recovered with a potential street value of approximately £270,000. A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the seizure. He was due to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Wednesday 24 August, 2022.

Detective Sergeant Terry McEwan said: “Combatting drugs remains a high priority for us. This recovery is the result of officers working together with local communities and acting on the information provided to us.  If you have any concerns regarding criminality in your area, please contact us in the assurance that we will act accordingly.”

If you have any information contact your Local Policing Team by calling 101 (always 999 in an emergency) or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 where anonymity can be maintained.