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Local arrests following drug raids

POLICE have recovered drugs with an estimated street value of over £1.4 million in Edinburgh and Uphall.

On Tuesday, 1 September, 2026, officers executed warrants at addresses in the Leith, Granton and the Uphall areas where cannabis, cocaine and a six-figure sum of cash were seized.

Two men aged 37 and 62 were arrested and charged in connection with this recovery. They are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

A 52-year-old man was arrested and released pending further investigation.

Detective Inspector Gavin Howat said: “This significant recovery highlights our commitment to tackling dangerous and illegal drugs in our communities.

“We are determined to protect the public from this harmful criminality by disrupting the drugs trade and preventing them being circulated on the streets of Scotland.

“This operation underlines our commitment to the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce and the country’s Serious Organised Crime Strategy.

“Information from the public is crucial. Anyone with information or concerns about drugs should contact Police Scotland on 101 or make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Man charged following Pilton drug raids

A 22-year-old man has been charged following the recovery of cannabis with a street value of £25,000 in West Pilton.

Reacting to intelligence, officers carried out searches at a number of properties in the north of the city on Thursday, 8 April, including West Pilton Gardens and West Pilton Terrace.

Cannabis with a potential street value of £25,000 was recovered from a property, along with almost £1,000 in cash. A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with drug supply offences and will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

A 26-year-old man will also be reported to the Procurator Fiscal for drug possession offences.

Detective Sergeant Gavin Howat said: “We remain committed to disrupting the illegal supply of drugs in our communities and we will use every tool and tactic at our disposal to remove them from our streets.

“This enforcement action was carried out after receiving intelligence of criminal activity. The public continue to play a vital role in assisting investigations into drug crime and I would encourage anyone who has any concerns about drug-related activity, or has any information about those involved in drugs, to contact police on 101 or make an anonymous report to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”