Drug haul worth more than £1.4m recovered following raids at properties in Edinburgh and West Lothian
The raids took place on addresses in Leith, Granton and Uphall earlier this week.
A huge drugs haul worth more than £1.4 million has been recovered following raids at a number of properties in Edinburgh and West Lothian.
Police officers executed warrants at addresses in Leith, Granton and in the Uphall area on Tuesday, September 1.
The officers seized hauls of cocaine and cannabis, as well as a six-figure cash sum.
Two men, ahed 37 and 62, were arrested and charges in connection with the recover. They are set to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.
A third man, aged 52, was arrested and later release pending further investigation.
Detective Inspector Gavin Howat said: “This significant recovery highlights our commitment to tackling dangerous and illegal drugs in our communities.
“We are determined to protect the public from this harmful criminality by disrupting the drugs trade and preventing them being circulated on the streets of Scotland.
“This operation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.
“Information from the public is crucial. Anyone with information or concerns about drugs should contact Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”