POLICE have seized quantities of cannabis and over £3,000 in cash during two raids in Galashiels.

On Tuesday, June 12, officers carried out an intelligence-led search of an address in Kenilworth Avenue where they recovered 50g of cannabis and cash.

A 37-year-old man was arrested in connection with this seizure.

The following day a search was undertaken at a home in the Gala Park area, where personal quantities of cannabis and heroin were found within, resulting in a 47-year-old woman being arrested.

Both the man and woman have been charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act and will appear in court at a later date.

Inspector Tony Hodges, deputy local area commander for the Scottish Borders said: "Both of these property searches came as a result of intelligence from the local community and yielded positive drugs recoveries.

"We are committed to tackling all forms of drugs crime and will act on all information we receive from the public.

"If you would like to report offences of this nature in your area then please contacts us via 101 or make an anonymous report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."