Police in West Lothian have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man following the recovery of cocaine and cannabis in Livingston.
Around 4.30pm on Thursday, 10 April, 2025, police executed warrants at a premises in Nairn Road in the Deans area of Livingston as part of an intelligence-led operation.
As a result, a significant quantity of cocaine and cannabis was recovered, with an estimated street value of around £250,000.
The man is expected to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Friday, 11 April and enquiries are ongoing.
Constable David Smith said: “Drugs cause misery in our communities and we are committed to bringing those responsible for the supply and sale of illegal substances to justice.
“The public has a vital part in helping us to target and trace those involved and we encourage anyone with information or concerns to contact us via 101, or make a call anonymously to 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.
