Man arrested and charged following drugs recovery in Ardrossan

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the recovery of drugs worth £120,000 in Ardrossan.

Officers from the Ayrshire proactive crime team executed a warrant at an address in the Chapelhill Mount area of the town on Friday, 14 April.

Cannabis plants and herbal cannabis with a street value of £120,000 were seized.

The man is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Monday, 17 April, 2023.

Sergeant Terry McEwan said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and Police Scotland is committed to tracking down those responsible for the supply of illegal substances.

“Anyone with information or concerns about drugs should contact us on 101, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”