A TEENAGER has been arrested over claims he had a stash of ecstasy tablets in Johnstone.

The 16-year-old was arrested at the town's Huntersfield Road on Monday at 9.30pm.

After a search, police found what is believed to be 39 tablets of the class A drug.

The teenager, who can't be named for legal reasons, was held in custody overnight and has been charged with drug possession with intent to supply.

A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal and he is due to appear in Paisley Sheriff Court at a later date.

A police spokeswoman said: "We would like to highlight the dangerous and potentially fatal impact that drugs can have.

"The risks of taking ecstasy tablets are very high and even just taking one pill can kill you."