Police in Edinburgh have arrested six people after over £13,000 worth of Class A drugs and cash were seized in the Leith area. Continue reading Six arrests following Leith drugs find
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LEAP of joy: pioneering programme celebrates 600th success story
A groundbreaking initiative which helps people overcome their addictions has celebrated helping its 600th graduate. Edinburgh resident Angie Dunn is the latest person to complete the Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme (LEAP), and she joined staff and NHS Lothian Chair Brian Houston to mark the event. Continue reading LEAP of joy: pioneering programme celebrates 600th success story
“A national tragedy”: Scottish drug deaths reach record high
New statistics released yesterday show that Scotland’s drug-related deaths continue to rise. Fatalities rose by 23% to 867 last year – a record level. The latest figures indicate that drug-related deaths continue to particularly affect an ageing group of drug users. Continue reading “A national tragedy”: Scottish drug deaths reach record high
Seven year sentence for drug dealer
A Newcraighall man pled guilty to the supply of controlled drugs and dangerous driving at the High Court yesterday. Paul Macaulay (30) was sentenced to seven years and four months in prison for the offences and disqualified from driving for six years. Continue reading Seven year sentence for drug dealer
Six and a half years jail for Edinburgh drug dealer
A forty year old Edinburgh man has been jailed for six and a half years for supplying Class A drugs. Continue reading Six and a half years jail for Edinburgh drug dealer
PuP: easing the pressure on drug dependent dads
RESEARCHERS are to examine whether a family support programme developed in Australia can protect Scots childen and help their drug dependent dads lead fulfilling family lives. Edinburgh Napier University has been awarded £320,000 to carry out the first study of the Parents under Pressure (PuP) programme to focus on fathers and their care of young children. Continue reading PuP: easing the pressure on drug dependent dads
Operation Eagle: three more face court today
Three more people have been charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act as part of the ongoing Operation Eagle. They will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today charged with drugs and firearms offences. Continue reading Operation Eagle: three more face court today
Operation Eagle: clamping down on Edinburgh drug crime
Weekend raids in Granton and Wardieburn
Police in Edinburgh have launched Operation Eagle, a new initiative to tackle drug crime across the city and help drug users find appropriate support. Continue reading Operation Eagle: clamping down on Edinburgh drug crime
New app companion to aid city’s addiction recovery community
A mobile phone/tablet app to help support people in Edinburgh who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction has been launched.
The Addiction Recovery Companion-Edinburgh (ARC-Edinburgh) is the result of a collaboration between the City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh Apps winners Anne-Marie Mann and Ella Robbins. It aims to help its users to link to the extensive addiction recovery network in the capital, to track their progress and to boost motivation. Continue reading New app companion to aid city’s addiction recovery community
Two face court following ‘significant’ drugs haul
A ‘significant amount’ of Class A and B drugs have been recovered in Leith following an intelligence led operation.
Officers from the Edinburgh division proactive unit executed separate warrants on Thursday at addresses in Great Junction Street and Pilrig Heights. A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of a substantial amount of cocaine, heroin and cannabis worth an estimated street value of £66,500. Continue reading Two face court following ‘significant’ drugs haul