Cannabis worth £920k recovered in Ayr

A cannabis cultivation with an estimated value of more than £900,000 has been recovered in Ayr.

Officers attended a disused shop on Newmarket Street around 4pm on Tuesday, 20 February, 2024 and found the cultivation within.

The cultivation has now been estimated to be worth around £920,000 and enquiries are ongoing.

Sergeant Stuart Lawrie, of the Priority Policing Team in Ayr, said: “This was a very significant recovery which sends a clear message that the sale and distribution of drugs will not be tolerated in our community.

“It also underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy, and the determination of our officers to protect people from this harmful criminality.

“Information and support from members of the public is vital to our work and I would encourage anyone with concerns about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively you can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”