Four people have been arrested and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act as part of Police Scotland activities to target serious and organised crime.
Officers seized two kilos of herbal cannabis valued at £20,000 together with a sum of cash during a search of two men on Calton Road on Friday 11th July 2014.
Two pair, aged 34 and 25, were detained and are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today (Monday).
Police also executed a drug search warrant in the Piershill area of Edinburgh, which resulted in the recovery of a small amount of herbal cannabis and a a sum of cash.
A 34-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman have been charged and reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
The drugs were intended for distribution across Edinburgh and enquiries will continue to identify those believed to be involved.
Detective Inspector David Wright said: “As a result of the investigation, in excess of £20,000 of a Class B controlled drugs has been removed from the streets of Edinburgh.
“These arrests should send a clear message that Police Scotland will continue to act on information from the public to tackle serious and organised crime whenever it arises.
“I would like to thank the local community for their continued support in targeting the activities of organised criminals in their area.
“Anyone wishing to report criminal activity in their area can contact us on 101 or make an alternative report via 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.
