Police crackdown on motor vehicle thefts and serious assaults in north-west Edinburgh as three arrested
A number of items, including e-bikes, motorcycles, and mobiles phones, were also seized during the warrant execution
Three people have been arrested after police undertook a “day of action” in north-west Edinburgh to crackdown on motor vehicle thefts and serious assaults.
Officers were deployed in the area after two warrants were executed as part of ongoing enquiries into the spate of incidents.
During the action, police officers traced two individuals, who were then arrested and charged in connection with the thefts and assaults.
A third individual was also traced and was arrested on 11 outstanding warrants.
The execution of the warrants also saw an officer seize a number of items including three Sur-Ron bikes, two motorcycles, a number of weapons, mobile phone, and vehicle keys and V5 documentation.
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Police Scotland said: “Two individuals were traced, arrested and charged in connection with the enquiries.
“Further inquiries are ongoing into the items seized. A third individual was also traced during the enquiries and arrested on his 11 outstanding warrants.
“Our officers continue to take proactive action to tackle vehicle crime and serious violence, helping to keep our communities safe.”