Thousands of pounds of illegal drugs were seized by cops from East Ayrshire properties in a series of raids.

Police executed three Sheriff search warrants under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 at properties on Kilmein Avenue, Patna, on Friday, August 6, around 10am.

Officers from Ayrshire Proactive Crime Team and locality officers from Cumnock Police Office recovered a large amount of Cannabis with an estimated street value of £6,000 and Cocaine with an estimated street value of £4,480 as well as a stash of cash.

Two females aged 50 and 58 years and a male aged 60 years were arrested and charged in connection with the recoveries. Reports have been forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.

Inspector Julie McLeish, Locality Policing Inspector, East Ayrshire said: “Drug dealing remains a high priority for officers within Ayrshire and we will continue to work alongside the community to disrupt those who choose to supply illicit substances to others."

“I would encourage anyone with information on those involved in crime in their community to contact us.”

Police Scotland can be contacted by calling 101 (in an emergency always dial 999). Information can also be provided anonymously via the independent charity CrimeStoppers by calling 0800 555 111

"We are with you" are 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 worried about someone else's drug or alcohol use. For more information visit: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/services/east-ayrshire/