Two arrested for drugs offences

Two men have been arrested and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act after Lothian and Borders Police recovered a large quantity of Class A drugs in the capital.

Officers carried out searches of three properties in Loganlea Avenue, Lochend Gardens and Barronscourt Road yesterday and seized over eight ounces of diamorphine with an estimated value of £25,000.

Three litres of methadone valued at £300 were also recovered.

The men aged 44 and 37 are scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

Anyone with information relating to drug crime in their area can contact their local policing team or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers in complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.