Man charged following drugs recovery in Auchinleck

Drugs with an estimated street value in excess of £34,000 were recovered by police in East Ayrshire.

On Wednesday, 13 April, 2022, officers from the Divisional Proactive Crime Team executed a warrant at an address in Glenshamrock Drive, Auchinleck and recovered quantities of cocaine and cannabis, with an estimated street value in excess of £34,000. Over £9,000 in cash was also recovered.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with drug offences. He is due to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court today (Thursday, 14 April).

Chief Inspector Nathan Calderwood said: "We are committed to targeting the illegal supply of drugs in our communities.

"We rely on members of the public to provide us with information and any information we receive will be taken seriously and acted upon. We would encourage anyone with information about suspicious activity to contact Police Scotland on 101 or if you wish to remain anonymous, to call Crimestoppers on 0880 555 111."

"We are with you" is an organisation based in East Ayrshire who offer support to individuals to help manage, reduce or stop their drug or alcohol use, they also offer advice and support to those worries about someone else's drug or alcohol use. For more information visit: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/services/east-ayrshire/