West Grey police have arrested four people and issued a warrant for a fifth after a search found methamphetamine valued at $40,000.

Officers searched the home on Louisa Street in Ayton around midday on Monday, and located the drugs as well as cash, scales, measuring and packing material.

On Monday August 5th, 2019 at approximately 12:45pm, members of the West Grey Police Service executed a search warrant at a Louisa Street residence in Ayton.

As a result a 36-year-old woman, 39-year-old man, two 18 year olds and a minor have each been charged with drug possession and possession for the purpose of trafficking.

One of the 18 year olds, Randall Connell, is still being sought by police.