Man arrested following drugs seizure in Lasswade

Police have arrested and charged a man after Class A and B drugs were seized after officers stopped a Nissan NV200 van at around 7.30pm on Monday 30 July in the Polton Road area of Lasswade.

As a result of a search of the vehicle, and a nearby address in Bonnyrigg, quantities of cannabis and cocaine were seized.

The potential value of the drugs recovered is estimated to be over £8,500. In addition, a three-figure sum of cash was recovered from the vehicle and a four-figure sum of cash from the property.

A 27-year-old man was subsequently charged in connection with drug offences and is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday 1 August.

Detective Sergeant Jordan Sharp from the Community Investigation Unit said: “This quantity of drugs has now been removed from the community a result of the initial stop and search by officers in attendance.

“Drugs and associated criminality can blight communities and I would urge anyone with information that can help us tackle this to please report it to us on 101, or through Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”