Two men arrested after drugs valued at £45k seized in capital

Two men have been arrested and charged after police in Edinburgh recovered a large quantity of drugs and cash during a day of enforcement in the Capital.

Officers from the Organised Crime Counter Terrorism Unit carried out searches at addresses in the city yesterday as part of an intelligence-led operation.

During a search of a home in Bavelaw Road £16,000 of cash was seized along with evidence of drug packaging.

Further activity was undertaken at a commercial property in Home Street where 28 mature cannabis plants and around 3kg of herbal matter were found inside.

The recovered drugs have a potential street value of £45,000.

The men, aged 31 and 33 have been charged with drugs and serious and organised crime offences and are scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today (Thursday).

Detective Inspector Paul Grainger said: “Once again, vital intelligence from our communities has resulted in large quantities of drugs and cash being seized.

“Drugs and the proceeds of criminal activity can cause untold harm to our communities and Police Scotland is committed to tackling serious organised crime and associated offences.

“We will continue to act on information from the public to bring those responsible to justice.

“Anyone who wishes to report drug crime or any other illegal activity can do so by contacting 101 or making an anonymous call to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”