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Pair arrested and charged following attempted robberies

An 18-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man have been arrested and charged in connection with two attempted robberies in Edinburgh.

Around 9.30am yesterday (Monday, 12 January, 2026), Police received a report from a premises on Colinton Mains Drive. Later, around 9.50am, a second report from a premises on Oxgangs Road North was received.

There were no injuries.

An 18-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man have been charged in connection with the incidents. They’re due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today – Tuesday, 13 January.

Detective Inspector Alan Sharp said: “I want to thank members of the public who assisted with these incidents before officers arrived and the local community for their support during our enquiries.”

Police recover 500 cannabis plants

Drugs with an estimated value of £300,000 have been recovered at an address in South-East Edinburgh.

Around 9am on Monday, 13 January, 2025, officers attended at a flat in Ochiltree Gardens, The Inch.

Enquiries were carried out an as a result a cannabis cultivation was discovered. Around 500 cannabis plants, estimated to be worth around £300,000, were discovered.

A 25-year-old man and a 22-year old woman have been arrested and charged in connection and are due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today – Wednesday, 15 January, 2025.

Inspector Scott Casey said, “Serious and Organised Crime remains a priority and along with our partners and specialist resources, we are committed to detecting offences and disrupting criminal enterprises.

“We rely on the public to provide us with information to help us do so.”

If you see any suspicious activity, please contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.