Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a major drug recovery in North Edinburgh.
The recovery of heroin, executed today (Friday, May 29) at an address in the Stockbridge area of the city, is considered to have a street value of £23,000.
The men, aged 21 and 32, will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, June 1.
Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Houston said: “This was major recovery, which has removed a significant amount of heroin from the streets of Edinburgh.
“We remain committed to tackling serious and organised crime, and to keeping people safe.
“We continue to target those who pedal drugs in our community. Anyone who has information regarding criminal activity is asked to contact the Police on 101 or anonymously through 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.
