Two men and a woman were arrested after police raided two Ayr properties for alleged break-ins and drug dealing.

A 32-year-old male was arrested for alleged fraud, a number of alleged housebreakings and outstanding warrants.

He will appear at court on Thursday, May 21, 2020.

A 47-year-old male was also arrested for allegedly being in possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.

He too will appear at court on Thursday, May 21.

A 51-year-old female was arrested for allegedly being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.

She will appear in court at a later date.

Inspector Frank Braddick, Locality Policing Inspector at Ayr said: "Housesbreaking and drugs are areas of concern reported to us by the local community and we will do all we can to arrest those involved.

"Today’s operation followed ongoing enquiries by the Priority Policing Team and has resulted in three people being arrested.

"I would encourage the public to come forward and report those involved in criminality like this and we will make enquiries and take whatever action is necessary."