iStockA cannabis farm of more than 1,000 plants with an estimated street value of up to £796,000 has been discovered at an industrial unit in East Ayrshire.
Over 1,300 cannabis plants were seized from the unit near Cumnock at around 11.10am on Thursday May 23 after police officers acting on intelligence executed a warrant.
Police say that the estimated street value of the plants, which were found in Lugar, is between £265,000 and £796,000.
Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective inspector Craig Gilmour said: “Officers remain at the scene and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
“We are appealing for anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting incident number 1148 of Thursday, May 23, 2024.
“Drugs cause misery in our communities and the public has an important role to play in helping Police Scotland target those responsible for the cultivation, supply and sale of illegal substances.
“We encourage anyone with concerns or information about drugs to contact us on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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