Five charged after drugs raids in East Lothian

FIVE suspected drug-dealers have been charged after police found heroin and cocaine during raids in East Lothian.

Police carried out a series of raids

Officers searched addresses in Preston Terrace, Gardiner Road, High Street, McGregor Pend, North Grange Avenue and New Street – all Prestonpans – and Delta Drive, Musselburgh.

Drugs were discovered with an estimated street value of more than £5000.

A 45-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman have been charged with drug offences and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

A 32-year-old woman was also charged in connection with possession of Class A drugs during the same incident, as well as attempting to pervert the course of justice.

A 29-year-old man and a 26-year-old man will also be reported to the Procurator Fiscal and will appear in court later.

Chief Inspector Matt Paden, local area commander for East Lothian, said: “This was a highly successful operation which resulted in a substantial amount of harmful substances being removed from our streets along with thousands of pounds worth of cash.”