Ten punters charged for cocaine and cannabis possession during Kelso's Ladies day meeting
Ten racegoers aged between 18 and 51 have been charged with possessing drugs at Kelso's Ladies day meeting on Sunday.
Police officers searched 34 people with eight seizures of suspected cocaine and two of cannabis. Three discarded packets of cocaine were also found in the Kelso car park.
A Sportsmail investigation this month highlighted the problem of recreational drug use on British racecourses when it found traces of cocaine at both Newbury and York racecourse.
Ten racegoers have been charged with possessing drugs at Kelso's Ladies day meeting
But there will be shock at the drug haul at a rural track with a genteel reputation like Kelso in the Scottish Borders.
Jonathan Garratt, managing director of Kelso, said: 'We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for our visitors, which means that we will continue to work closely with the local police to reduce potential for antisocial behaviour.'
A Racecourse Association spokesman added: 'Drug use is unacceptable anywhere in society and this action sends a strong message to anybody thinking about bringing drugs to a racecourse.'