More than £10,000 worth of drugs were seized by cops following raids on three properties on the same Scots street.
Officers executed search warrants on a number of properties on Kilmein Avenue in Patna, East Ayrshire on Friday morning at about 10am.
They seized a quantity of drugs believed to be cannabis with an estimated street value of £6,000.
In addition, cops recovered cocaine worth an estimated £4,480 along with a substantial quantity of cash.
Three people, two females aged 50 and 58 and one male aged 60, have been charged in connection with the raids.
Reports have been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Inspector Julie McLeish, Locality Policing Inspector for East Ayrshire highlighted these raids as evidence that cops are cracking down on drug dealing in the community.
She 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.
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.
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