Police have arrested and charged a 24-year-old man in connection with an armed robbery in Frederick Street, which occurred on Monday, March 2.
Following a search of an address in Chesser Grove yesterday (Thurs) officers recovered a significant quantity of heroin with a street value of around £47,000, two firearms, ammunition and a quantity of cash.
A second man, aged 26, who is not believed to have been involved in the armed robbery, was arrested at the property for firearms and drug related offences
Both are due to appear in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, March 9.
Detective Inspector Grant Johnston said: “Following investigation officers have arrested and charged a 24-year-old man in connection with an armed robbery at Laing the Jeweller.
“As part of our enquiries we also recovered a quantity of drugs and firearms, and a second male has been arrested for these offences.
“I would also add that police are still attempting to trace the Rolex watches that were stolen from the jewellers and I would ask anyone who can provide information on their whereabouts to call police immediately on 101.”
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.
