Lothian police seize £125,000 of cannabis in Tranent house raid

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the raid.
By Conor Marlborough
Published 24th Jul 2020, 06:37 BST
Updated 24th Jul 2020, 06:38 BST
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Police in East Lothian have seized a huge number of cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £125,000.

Officers from East Lothian Community Action Team raided a house in Edinburgh Road, Tranent, discovering the drug haul and arresting a man at the scene.

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Police Scotland confirmed that the man had been charged in connection with the drug recovery, and said he is due to appear before Edinburgh Sheriff Court later today.

Officers from East Lothian Community Action Team raided a house in Edinburgh Road, Tranent, discovering the drug haul and arresting a man at the scene.Officers from East Lothian Community Action Team raided a house in Edinburgh Road, Tranent, discovering the drug haul and arresting a man at the scene.
Officers from East Lothian Community Action Team raided a house in Edinburgh Road, Tranent, discovering the drug haul and arresting a man at the scene.

A full report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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Sergeant Dougie Wardell from East Lothian Community Policing said: “This was a significant recovery and we will continue to disrupt those involved in the supply of drugs in East Lothian and work to track down those involved in this type of behaviour, and take the appropriate action.

“This was an intelligence-led operation and we rely on the support of the public on drugs-related issues. Information passed to police helps us gather intelligence that we can then act on.

“I would urge anyone with information about drugs in their local area to contact their local police office through 101, or alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.”

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