Arrests made after '拢2m cannabis farm' seized by Ayrshire police in raid
Four men have been arrested and charged after Police Scotland's Ayrshire proactive crime team carried out a drugs search warrant on Tuesday.
Wednesday 5 April 2023 15:22, UK
Four men have been charged following the seizure of a cannabis farm said to be worth 拢2m.
Police Scotland's Ayrshire proactive crime team made the discovery during the raid of a premises at Stevenston Industrial Estate near Ardeer on Tuesday.
The force said the large-scale cannabis cultivation had a potential street value of £2m.
Four men, aged 30, 32, 34 and 36, have been arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences.
They are due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
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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."