A couple arrested in connection with an international inquiry into illegal drug production are due in court to face extradition proceedings to the US.
A man accused of being involved in an international drugs ring has been taken back to his home by police while they searched the property.
Brian Howes, 43, from Middlesbrough, and Kerry Ann Shanks, 28, from Bo'ness, were arrested in Bo'ness on Tuesday by Central Scotland Police officers.
Brian Howes, 43, and Kerry Ann Shanks, 28, from Bo'ness, are due to appear in court to face extradition proceedings to the US.
Police were acting on behalf of the US Drug Enforcement Agency.
Mr Howes, who is originally from Middlesbrough, returned to his home in Bridgeness Road, Bo'ness, in handcuffs.
Cleveland Police and the Scottish force have been involved in a two-year probe into Crystal Meth production.
Police said a motor museum and funeral premises were also being searched.
The investigation focused on the alleged supply of chemicals involved in production of the synthetic drug - also known as methamphetamine - to individuals in the US, Europe and Australia.
As well as the arrests, police also swooped on business addresses in Bo'ness, near Falkirk.
A major police operation in June, involving up to 250 officers, saw a raid on the couple's alleged distribution centre in Grangemouth.
Police said Mr Howes and Ms Shanks had lived for some time in Cleveland.
The couple's appearance in court on Wednesday is expected to be held in private.
