West Lothian Crime: 45-year old woman arrested by police in £16k heroin and cocaine bust
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A woman has been arrested after heroin and cocaine worth an estibated £16,000 was recovered by police in West Lothian.
A 45-year old woman was arrested and charged following the recovery of drugs in West Lothian with an estimated street value of £16,000.
Officers searched a vehicle on Blackburn Road on Wednesday afternoon (18 February). Police said the officers were acting on intelligence
The recovery included heroin and cocaine, with an estimated street value of £16,000, and a four-figure sum of cash.
The woman was arrested and charged in connection, and will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
Detective Inspector John Irvine said: “This recovery highlights our commitment to tackling the supply of dangerous and illegal drugs in our local communities.
“Drugs cause nothing but misery, and we will use every tool and tactic at our disposal to bring those involved in their supply to justice.
“Anyone with information or concerns about drugs in their area is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”