Two people are due in court today after police seized a stash of cannabis worth nearly half a million pounds.
Police Officers in North Ayrshire have seized a quantity of cannabis with an estimated street value of around £400,000.
Acting under a warrant, police searched a property near Beith at around 9:30am on Thursday 22 August, and recovered the drugs which were in excess of 60kg.
A 54-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man were arrested in connection with the recovery will appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court today.
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A 23-year-old man was also arrested and later released without charge.
Detective Inspector Gordon Smith said: "Police Scotland is committed to removing all illegal substances that cause harm from our communities and will take all measures to disrupt those involved.
"This recovery underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
"Anyone with concerns about drugs in their community can contact us via 101, or calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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