A MAN has been arrested after police discovered a cannabis cultivation during a raid this morning at a property in Largs.

Officers carried out the raid in Brisbane Road after a warrant was received by police.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.20am on Tuesday, October 22, officers executed a drugs search warrant at Brisbane Road in Largs.

"A cannabis cultivation was discovered and a 23-year-old man has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing."

They added: "Drugs cause misery in our communities and we will use all resources at our disposal to disrupt the drugs trade in Scotland.

“Information provided by the public is vital in helping us continue to do this.

“This significant recovery underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

“We would continue to urge anyone with information or concerns about drugs activity in their area to contact Police Scotland on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”