Pair arrested and charged in connection with theft and drugs offences in Ayrshire

A 38-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman have been arrested and charged after police executed two search warrants in the Newton Terrace area of Catrine, on the morning of Wednesday, 30 August, 2023.

A quantity of cannabis was discovered in the property, with an estimated five-figure street value, along with a four-figure sum of cash.

Officers recovered a van, which had been stolen from the Kilwinning area, and evidence of a dismantled van, which had been stolen from Ayr’s Fulshaw Crescent. Items were also recovered linked to further thefts.

The man was arrested and charged in connection with several charges, including vehicle theft, reset and drugs offences. The woman was arrested and charged in connection with drugs offences.

The pair are expected to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Thursday, 31 August, 2023.

Inspector Lynsey Arthur said: “I’d like to thank the local community for their patience and assistance, as officers continue their enquiries in the area.”