Tranent: East Lothian man charged with shoplifting after being found with a quantity of stolen alcohol

An East Lothian man has been charged with shoplifting after being found with stolen alcohol.
By Rachel Mackie
Published 1st Jul 2021, 13:04 BST
Updated 1st Jul 2021, 13:54 BST
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The 35-year-old was arrested in Tranent by officers in the East Lothian Community Action Team (ELCAT).

The man was found with a quantity of alcohol and has subsequently been charged with three thefts by shoplifting.

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Tranent: East Lothian man charged with shoplifting after being found with a quantity of stolen alcoholTranent: East Lothian man charged with shoplifting after being found with a quantity of stolen alcohol
Tranent: East Lothian man charged with shoplifting after being found with a quantity of stolen alcohol

The arrest was made by police officers on Thursday, June 17.

He was also wanted on a number of apprehension warrants.

A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

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