West Lothian police seize weapons and drugs in Blackburn property raids

Police in West Lothian have recovered an extensive stash of weapons and drugs from three properties in Blackburn.

Police Scotland executed searches of three addresses under warrant in the West Lothian town on Friday, May 29. Officers recovered heroin, prohibited knives and swords, a crossbow, a taser, and a gas powered BB gun during the searches.

Four people have been arrested in West Lothian as police seize weapons and drugs | Local Library

Four people have been arrested following the incident - a 42-year-old man, a 60-year-old woman, a 31-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man.

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Police Scotland said officers in West Lothian will “continue to target those involved in organised crime and to remove dangerous weapons and drugs from our community”.

The force urged anyone with information about drugs or weapons in their area to call 101 or report via Crimestoppers https://orlo.uk/vr1Xx