Police recover over £100,000 worth of drugs from various locations across the Capital

Police reported that drugs were recovered at three separate locations in the last 24 hours as result of protracted enquiries.

In addition, patrols stopped one vehicle this morning recovering over £10,000 worth of illegal substances.

In relation to these drug crimes in the capital, six people have been arrested.

An address was searched in south west Edinburgh yesterday, January, 27, during which diamorphine, otherwise known as heroin, valued at £8000 was found.

At the same address diazepam valued at £11,500 and alprazolam, sold as Xanax, valued at £21,000 was recovered.

A 41-year-old man was charged and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date for drugs related offences.

A second address in the north west of the city was also searched, in an unrelated matter, during which a cannabis cultivation was discovered with a potential street value of £50,000.

Three men aged 17, 30 and 36-years-old were charged with drugs related offences and an offence under the Electricity Act.

Two will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today, Thursday, January, 28, and one at a later date.

Another address in the north west of the city was also searched, again following unrelated enquiries, and another cannabis cultivation was discovered with a potential street value of £12,000.

A 27-year-old man was charged with drug related offences and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

During the early hours of this morning, Thursday, January, 28, a vehicle was stopped by officers on mobile patrol in the north east of Edinburgh.

A 26-year-old man was found to be in possession of diamorphine valued at £4,500, crack cocaine valued at £6,000 and cannabis valued at £55.

He will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow, January, 29, 2021, for drugs related offences.

Police urge anyone with any information on the supply of controlled drugs to contact Police Scotland on 101, or by completing the online ‘Contact Us’ form.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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