Two more arrests for organised drug activity in Old Town bringing total to 10 over festive period

Plain clothes officers were out in the Old Town again this week as part of Police Scotland’s ongoing efforts to tackle drug activity.  

A further two males were arrested and charged with organised drug activity offences, a search warrant was executed at an address in north Edinburgh, where an amount of substances and other items were seized as part of the enquiry.  

Officers have now arrested ten people over the festive period for involvement in organised drug activity around the High Street vicinity of Edinburgh; substances, cash and other items have been seized.  

Members of the public have been thanked for their support. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We thank the public for your support and will, of course, continue to act on your information using both high visibility and plain clothes officers.  

“Remember you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”