Musselburgh drugs bust: Man charged for growing cannabis in East Lothian house

Police conducted a search of a property in James Street on Monday morning.

A man has been charged in connection with growing cannabis in his home in Musselburgh after police conduct raid.

A Misuse of Drugs search warrant was implemented at the residential address in James Street on Monday morning.

During the search a cannabis cultivation as well as other controlled substances were found.

The 29-year-old occupant was charged and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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