Man and woman due in court after drugs seizure in Prestonpans

Police have charged a 36-year old man and 37-year-old woman with drug and other associated offences after the recovery of Class A and Class B drugs valued at £450 in Prestonpans High Street on 7th March.

Officers also recovered drugs related paraphernalia and a three figure sum of cash.

They are both scheduled to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

Sergeant Derek MacDonald of Tranent Community Policing Team said:

“East Lothian division has a zero tolerance policy towards drug related offences and we will continue to deal with any offences reported to the police as a top priority using every resource at our disposal.

“The public can assist greatly in helping police tackle drug related offences and I would urge anyone with information on offences of this nature in their area to come forward to police or contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”