Kilmarnock drugs haul uncovered in Drongan woodland area

Feb 5 2010 by Lisa Boyle, Ayrshire Post (main ed)

Drugs haul uncovered in Drongan woodland area

A POLICE hunt continues this week after thousands of pounds worth of drugs was found hidden the woods.

A plastic container filled with speed was discovered in Drongan’s Watson Terrace.

The drugs have a street value of around £115,000.

Around 4.50pm on Wednesday, January 20 a member of the public reported finding the large plastic container with the drugs inside.

Tests confirmed that the drug is amphetamine, known as speed.

A spokesperson for Strathclyde Police said: “Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding this matter.”

Anyone with information should contact DC Ross Black at Kilmarnock police office on 01563 505000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.