Two charged after police discover drugs haul and bladed weapon inside stolen car in Edinburgh

Drugs including cocaine, pink cocaine and heroin worth £98,180 were found inside a crashed car after a police chase in Edinburgh.

Officers acting on a tip-off attempted the stop a vehicle on Murrayburn Drive on Thursday, April 16, but the driver of the car failed to stop for police.

The stolen car was later found to have been involved in a crash in the Calder Gardens area. Inside, police found the drugs haul as well as a bladed weapon and a four-figure sum of cash.

The vehicle was later found crashed in Calder Gardens a short time later. | Lisa Ferguson

No serious injuries were reported and two men were arrested in connection with the incident.

The men, both aged 23, were charged in connection and are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday, April 17.

Sergeant Will Dickson, from Edinburgh West Local Initiative Team, said the recovery was ‘significant’ as he thanked the community for its help.

He said: "This is a significant recovery which means a large quantity of drugs will remain off our streets.

"Information from the community is absolutely vital and I'd like to thank them for their cooperation and the information they've provided.

"This result shows we will use every tool and tactic at our disposal to trace those committing crimes in our communities and make our community a safer place for all."

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Anyone with information or concerns should speak to officers or contact Police Scotland on 101.