Arrest made after drugs worth £50,000 found by police

A MAN has been arrested by police after they recovered herbal cannabis and cocaine worth around £50,000 from a house in the Capital.

Police said the raid in the Meadowbank was intelligence-led and around £7,200 in cash was also seized during the search.

A force spokesman said: “These drugs, which were intended for distribution within our communities, are now in police possession thanks to the vital information we received from the public.

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“We will continue to engage with local communities to identify drug-related criminal activity and bring those responsible to justice.”

A 47-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court later today.

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