Four men have been arrested and up to £1.8 million of cannabis seized in a police raid.
Officers carried out personal searches of two men on Tuesday before a search of a property in The Valley, Selkirk, where they seized about 2,000 cannabis plants and cultivation equipment.
The plants had a potential yield of between £700,000 and £1.8 million, police said.
The men, aged 22, 28, 30 and 38, were charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act and are all expected to appear at Selkirk Sheriff Court today.
Detective Superintendent Pat Campbell said: "Thanks to some excellent police work by local officers, we have recovered a substantial cannabis cultivation and seized the drugs before they could be distributed within our communities.
"Police Scotland is committed to tackling drug crime and bringing those involved in the production and distribution of illegal substances to justice.
"The public can play a vital role in helping us identify and dismantle cannabis cultivations by remaining vigilant for the tell-tale signs that one is in operation.
"Individuals buying large quantities of soil and fertiliser or using large-scale heating and lighting equipment may attract suspicion while properties using large amounts of electricity could be involved in the cultivation process.
"Anyone wishing to report drug crime in their area can contact Police Scotland on 101 or, alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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