Two women have been arrested and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act after police in Edinburgh recovered Class A drugs from an address in the west of the city.
Officers carried out a search of a property in Hailesland Gardens on Tuesday morning and seized £2,100 worth of heroin.
The pair aged 32 and 37 are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today (Wednesday 4th December).
Detective Inspector Stuart Harkness said: “Drugs can have a devastating impact on our communities and as a result of police enquiries, we were able to recover this heroin before it could be distributed on our streets.
“We have listened to our communities and will continue to target serious organised crime in Edinburgh.
“The public play a vital role in helping us take drugs off our streets by coming forward and providing us with information.
“I would urge anyone wishing to report drug crime, or associated offences in their local area to contact us immediately.”
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively, the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
