Man charged after £350,000 of drugs seized in Edinburgh

Police have seized £350,000 worth of drugs after searching two properties in Edinburgh.

Officers searched the properties in Steads Place and Pilton Drive North on Friday and recovered cocaine, diamorphine, amphetamine and £13,000 in cash.

Police said a 39-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

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