Man arrested after police seize £325,000 worth of drugs in Edinburgh

Haul of Diamorphine discovered in police search of property

Police officers discovered a haul of drugs worth hundreds of thousands of pounds after they raided a home in Edinburgh.

Diamorphine worth an estimated £325,000 were recovered when police carried out the search of a property in West Powburn.

The property was raided at around 6.25pm on Thursday, May 21.

Police have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection in connection with the discovery. A Police Scotland spokesperson said enquiries are ongoing.

Officers discovered a large quantity of Diamorphine at an address in the West Powburn area around 6.25pm on Thursday, May 21placeholder image
Officers discovered a large quantity of Diamorphine at an address in the West Powburn area around 6.25pm on Thursday, May 21 | Local Library

Detective Sergeant Callum Mill said: “Drugs cause misery in communities and we work tirelessly every day to prevent them being circulated on our streets.

“We are committed to addressing the concerns of local people and information from the public is vital to helping us tackle this type of harmful criminality.

“If you have information or concerns about drugs activity in your area please contact Police Scotland on 101 or speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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