A 21-year-old woman has been charged in connection with drug offences after cannabis was recovered from a car near Peebles.

Roads Policing Officers carrying out patrols on the A72 stopped a vehicle between Peebles and Innerleithen on Thursday.

A quantity of the class B drug, worth over £1,000, and cash was recovered.

A 21-year-old woman has been charged in connection with drug offences and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Sergeant Ross Drummond from the Road Policing Unit said: “Over the course of festive period we continue to carry out patrols in the Borders towns and rural roads to ensure drivers are adhering to the law.

“Our message is clear; no matter where you are driving you may be stopped by police, and if you are found to be committing an offence you will be dealt with by officers.

“Targeting those involved in drug crime remains a top priority, and we are committed to ensuring anyone found committing drug related offences is brought before the courts.”