Police in Wester Hailes detained two men and seized a vehicle during the early hours of this morning.
Officers became suspicious of a vehicle containing five males in the Murrayburn area.
The vehicle was stopped and three of the males made off but the driver and a passenger were detained.
A 23 year old male was found with items relating to drug dealing which were seized and he was warned pending further enquiries.
A 24 year old male was arrested and charged with Attempting to Pervert the Course of Justice by providing false details, driving without a licence and insurance and possession of drugs.
The vehicle was also seized.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Excellent work from Team 3 Response at Wester Hailes.
“In the early hours of this morning stopped a vehicle in the Murrayburn area they had concerns about.
“Whilst three males made off the driver and passenger were detained.
“A 23 year old male had items relating to drug dealing seized and was warned pending further enquiries.
“A 24 year old male was arrested and charged with Attempting to Pervert the Course of Justice by providing false details, driving without a licence and insurance and possession of drugs. His vehicle was also seized.”
