Police seize ‘large amount of drugs’ in East Lothian car stop

A major police operation to combat substance misuse has led to a large quantity of drugs being seized in East Lothian.

By Gary Flockhart

Published 2nd Dec 2020, 12:30 BST

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Officers conducted a stop and search of a vehicle in Longniddry on Tuesday, which led to the driver and passenger being charged.

A spokesperson Police Scotland said: “Officers carrying out pro-active work on #OperationJuneau stopped and searched the occupants of a car in Longniddry yesterday where the driver and passenger were found with a large amount of drugs and £700 in cash.

“The items were seized and the driver was arrested after he failed the roadside drug test. Both will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal for road traffic and drug related offences.

A police operation to combat substance misuse led to a large quantity of drugs being seized in East Lothian.

A police operation to combat substance misuse led to a large quantity of drugs being seized in East Lothian.

“Operation Juneau is a multi-agency operation to reduce the harm in our communities caused by substance misuse.

"We will continue this operation and our relentless efforts to make East Lothian a safe place to live, work and visit.”

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